Nursing homeActive
Baton Rouge Health Care Center
5550 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA 708112257742141145 certified beds · 90 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
13
● 0● 12● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$63,663
2 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2025-10-01
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Louisiana Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-13 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-02 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-20 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-04 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-23 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Louisiana Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-25Record 195361-20251001-F558
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-25Record 195361-20251001-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-25Record 195361-20251001-F658
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-30Record 195361-20250513-F842
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-18Record 195361-20241002-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-18Record 195361-20241002-F558
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-18Record 195361-20241002-F583
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-06-05Record 195361-20240620-F689
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-02Record 195361-20240620-F758
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-15Record 195361-20231004-F584
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-15Record 195361-20231004-F585
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-15Record 195361-20231004-F700
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-20Record 195361-20230823-F641
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-20 | Civil money penalty | $21,863 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-04 | Civil money penalty | $41,800 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-10-04 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 13 days, from 2023-11-02 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.28
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 0.30 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.45
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 3.73 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.55
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover43%
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover63%
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Louisiana | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.2% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.2% | 22.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 14.8% | 17.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.0% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commcare Corporation Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Commcare Management Corporation Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gardner, George Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goux, Jon Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hudson, Mary Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tucker, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mangun, Garold Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Masson, Henry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Masson, Henry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Prechter, Patricia Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Commcare Corporation — 14 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Louisiana.
No county cost figures on file for E. Baton Rouge.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC Baker | 2.6 mi | 2026-03-26 | 0232 |
| The Lodge At Lane Zachary | 6.1 mi | 2026-03-31 | 030 |
| Zachary Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Zachary | 6.3 mi | 2026-03-11 | 1210 |
| Central Guest House Healthcare & Rehabilitation Ce Baton Rouge | 5.7 mi | 2026-04-21 | 1251 |
| St Clare Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Baton Rouge | 7.3 mi | 2026-05-06 | 0220 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |