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St James Place Nursing Care Center
333 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808225490325290 certified beds · 58 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
22
● 0● 19● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$72,485
1 fine · 1 action
Last survey
2026-01-08
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-25 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-31 | Standard | 093 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-04-13 | Standard | 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.
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 195410-20260108-F842
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 195410-20250625-F641
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 195410-20250625-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 195410-20250625-F842
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 195410-20250625-F849
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 195410-20250625-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 195410-20250625-F883
F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 195410-20250625-F887
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-31Record 195410-20241004-F842
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity JHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F580
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F684
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity JHarm
Staffing
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F726
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F558
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F582
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F695
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F732
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F757
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 EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 195410-20240531-F880
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-05Record 195410-20230413-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-31 | Civil money penalty | $72,485 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-05-31 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 5 days, from 2024-06-29 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.31
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 0.30 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.87
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 3.73 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.12
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover25%
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover0%
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 | 13.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 14.7% | 22.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.1% | 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 | 19.1% | 17.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 5.0% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banda, Venkatram Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wager, Richard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Banda, Venkatram Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bender, Ralph Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Butts, Lucius Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duckworth, Shannon Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duncan, Christopher Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gibson, Linda Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jackson, Steve Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kurz, George Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Melancon, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nelson, Amy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nelson, Amy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Noland, Nanette Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sangari, Kim Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, John Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wager, Richard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wager, Richard Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Warrington, David Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Baton Rouge | 3.6 mi | 2026-06-11 | 0211 |
| Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab Baton Rouge | 3.6 mi | 2026-04-08 | 1201 |
| Capital Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC Baton Rouge | 3.6 mi | 2026-04-01 | 0124 |
| Ollie Steele Burden Manor Baton Rouge | 3.4 mi | 2025-09-17 | 2180 |
| Center Point Health Care and Rehab Baton Rouge | 3.3 mi | 2026-04-22 | 1510 |
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 |