Kaplan Healthcare Center
1300 W. Eighth Street, Kaplan, LA 70548 · Vermilion County · (337) 270-6131
113 certified beds, about 73 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 195315 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 3, 2025, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Louisiana average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 28 health citations since September 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $34,508 in the last three years; the largest was $17,254, and the latest is dated November 6, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.28 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Louisiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.27 of those hours.
47.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Louisiana average 47.6%).
CMS links it to Nexion Health, an affiliated group of 51 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 28 health citations on file.
December 3, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- F Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the most recent survey results of the facility were posted in a place readily accessible to residents, family members, and legal representatives of residents. The facility's census was 71.
- F Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure staffing information posted daily was accurate and current. The facility's census was 71.
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observation, and record reviews, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for 3 (Resident #2, Resident #27, Resident #31) out of 35 sampled residents. Resident #27 Review of Resident #27's EMR (Electronic Medical Record) revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis that included but not limited to polyosteoarthritis, neuropathy, vertebrogenic low back pain, muscle spasm of back, and cutaneous abscess of left lower limb. Further review of Resident #27's medical diagnosis did not reveal a diagnosis for left drop foot. Review of Resident #27 quarterly (Minimum Data Set) dated 10/08/2025 revealed BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) of 14 which indicated Resident #27 was cognitively intact. Review of Resident #27's Medical Progress Note dated 05/14/2025 revealed a diagnosis of left foot drop. [...]
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure coordination of care between the physical therapy department and nursing services for a resident who had leg prosthetic devices that no longer fit for 1 (#4) out of 35 sampled residents reviewed for quality of care.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, as evidenced by: 1. Equipment: A. Build-up of debris and brown substance inside the ice machine. B. Build-up of debris and food particles inside the microwave.2. Food storage: A. Walk-in Refrigerator 1. [NAME] and fuzzy patches on the inside and outside of a honey mustard container. 2. A container of lemon juice with an expiration date of 09/28/2025. B. Stand-up Refrigerator 1. A bag of bread not labeled with the date it was opened. 2. A piece of pie not labeled with the date it was prepared. C. Dry Storage 1. A bag of rice bag opened with an expiration date of 04/23/2025. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 68 residents who ate out of the kitchen.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately code a resident's MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment for 1 (Resident #14) out of 1 (Resident #14) investigated for resident assessments. Review of Resident #14's EHR (electronic health record) revealed she was admitted to the facility 07/14/2022 with diagnoses which included unspecified dementia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) received the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene. This was evidenced by 1 (Resident #62) having untrimmed and unclean fingernails out of 2 Residents #61 and #62) investigated for ADLs.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice and the comprehensive person-centered care plan to remove the AV (arteriovenous) shunt pressure dressing for 1 (Resident #28 ) out of 1 (Resident #28 ) resident reviewed for dialysis.
- D Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received a mechanically altered diet as ordered by the physician for 1 (#21) out of 5 (#1, #21, #31, #56, #67) residents reviewed for dining.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to maintain accurate documentation across the resident's record that the resident was discharged from hospice services for 1 (#6) out of 35 sampled residents.
October 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure CNAs (Certified Nurse Aides) and Shower Aides provided showers and baths for 2 (Resident #5, Resident #R1) of 2 (Resident #1, Resident #R1) sampled residents investigated for ADLs (Activities of Daily Living).
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and policy and procedure reviews, the facility failed to maintain clean and sanitary kitchen equipment to prevent cross contamination and the likelihood of foodborne illnesses by failing to clean a Dumbwaiter Cart.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, interviews, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment, and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections as evidenced by failing to:1. ensure staff wore proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while providing care for 2 (#1 and #2) of 2 (#1 and #2) residents who were on Enhanced Barrier Precautions in a final sample of 6 (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6) residents investigated for infection control practices; and2. ensure the shower facilities and shower equipment were cleaned and disinfected between residents for 1 (Shower room A) out of 4 shower rooms (Shower room A, Shower room B, Shower room C, Shower room D) observed.
November 6, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- K Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observations and record review, the facility failed to ensure the resident was provided nursing services and care that adhered to accepted standards of quality. Nursing staff failed to reconcile and administer the resident's prescribed anticoagulant medication for 39 days which jeopardized the resident's health and safety for 1 (#37) of 1 residents investigated for nursing services in a final sample of 31 residents. This deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy for Resident #37 on 07/29/2024 when S3LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) failed to resume the resident's anticoagulant Eliquis 5 mg (milligrams) twice daily after undergoing a same-day scheduled procedure at HC1 (Hospital Center) to remove an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. On 09/06/2024, the nurse observed Resident #37 confused and lethargic with swelling to the left lower extremity. [...]
- K Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure care and services were provided according to professional standards of practice resulting in harm for 1 (Resident #37) resident out of 31 final sampled residents. This deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy for Resident #37 on 07/29/2024 when the facility's process for medication reconciliation failed as evidenced by: 1. S3LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) failed to reconcile Resident #37's medications when the resident was readmitted to the facility following discharge from HC1 (Hospital Center) to remove an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter on 07/29/2024. The resident's discharge orders from HC1 included administration of the anticoagulant Eliquis 5 mg (milligrams) twice daily. [...]
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to notify the physician and/or NP (Nurse Practitioner) of a resident's invasive procdure for IVC (Inferior Vena Cava) filter removal for 1 (Resident #37) out of 1 (Resident #37) residents reviewed for notification of change in a final sample of 31 residents. Review of Resident #37's medical record revealed the following diagnoses, in part: Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis following Cerebral Infarction affecting Left Non-Dominant side, Acute Embolism and Thrombosis of Left Femoral Vein and Dysphagia following Cerebral Infarction. Review of progress note per S6ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing) on 07/29/2024 read in part: Resident left in stable condition via facility vehicle to HC1 (Hospital Center) for procedure. [...]
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to report an alleged violation of its failure to provide care to a resident necessary to avoid physical harm to designated state agency for 1 (Resident #37) out of 31 residents reviewed in the sample. On 11/04/2024 at 10:12 a.m., a request was made to the facility for all incidents that had been reported to the state agency in the past 120 days. There were no reports recieved for Resident #37. A request was also made for a policy regarding reportable incidents, but no policy was received prior to survey exit. Review of Resident #37's medical record revealed an admission date of 02/23/2024 with the following diagnoses, in part: Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis following Cerebral Infarction Affecting Left Non-Dominant Side, Acute Embolism and Thrombosis of Left Femoral Vein and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. [...]
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to accurately code the resident's Minimum Data Set (MDS) for antipsychotic use for 1 (Resident #42) out of 2 (Resident #42 and #53) residents reviewed for resident assessment discrepancy for antipsychotics. The final sample was 31 residents.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to provide appropriate pharmaceutical services, by not properly disposing of a contaminated sharp, observed during medication administration.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control and prevention program by failing to ensure staff performed hand hygiene when indicated according to accepted standards of practice during medication administration pass.
November 15, 2023Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective antibiotic stewardship program to monitor antibiotic use by failing to obtain culture reports, sensitivity data, and review antibiotic usage. The facility's census was 63. A review of the facility's policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program read in part: 8. Antibiotic Stewardship a. Culture reports, sensitivity data, and antibiotic usage reviews are included in surveillance activities .Infection Preventionist Policy Statement: The Infection Preventionist is responsible for coordinating the implementation, assessment, developing, monitoring and management of the program .Monitoring Compliance with Infection Control Policy Statement: Routine monitoring and surveillance of the workplace are conducted .Policy Interpretation and Implementation 6. [...]
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service and failed to ensure sanitary conditions were maintained in the kitchen by failing to: 1. Ensure compromised cans in the dry storage room were disposed of 2. Follow the 3-step process for manually washing and sanitizing dishware correctly per the manufacturer's instructions and food safety requirements. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the 62 residents who consumed food from the kitchen. The facility's census was 63.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control and prevention program by: 1. Failing to ensure that contract staff wore gloves while changing a dirty mop pad and; 2. Failing to ensure staff sanitize hands during meal tray distribution for Residents #29, #48, #57, and #367. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the 63 residents residing in the facility.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that each resident with urinary catheters had a privacy bag or covering over thier urine collection bag for dignity for 2 (#36 and #41) of 2 (#36 and #41) sampled residents reviewed for urinary catheters.
- D Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and observations, the facility failed to maintain a homelike environment for 1 (#22) out of 3 (#22, #36, and #39) residents investigated for a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all the residents residing in the facility. The facility's census was 63.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure 1 (#37) out of 2 (#32 and #37) residents were administered their tube feeding in a timely manner as ordered by the physician from a total sample size of 36 Residents.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards for 1 (#57) of 2 (#2 and #57) sampled residents reviewed for respiratory care by failing to ensure that respiratory equipment was properly stored when not in use.
September 13, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who was unable to carry out ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) received the necessary services to maintain personal hygiene for 2 (#4, R1) of 6 (#1-5, and R1) sampled residents, of a total census of 68 residents.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 1 on December 3, 2025, 4 on November 6, 2024.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2024 | Fine | $17,254 |
| November 6, 2024 | Fine | $17,254 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.28 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.87 | 3.21 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.82 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.19 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 47.7% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 60.0% | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.41 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.44 on weekdays and 2.87 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.21 in April to June 2025 to 3.28 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.28 | 0.27 | 3.44 | 2.87 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 73 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.21 | 0.29 | 3.34 | 2.87 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 72 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.32 | 0.25 | 3.45 | 2.99 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.21 | 0.24 | 3.36 | 2.83 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 71 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Louisiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.26 | 3.86 | 3.10 | 3.6% | 0.9% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.0 | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.7 | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.4 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.4 | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.8 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: NEXION HEALTH AT KAPLAN, INC.. CMS links this home to Nexion Health, a group of 51 nursing homes averaging 2.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexion Health of Ohi Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 09/14/2005 |
| Nexion Health Leasing, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/15/2002 | |
| Nexion Health, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/15/2002 | |
| Bolt, Bretton | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/15/2002 | |
| Kirley, Francis | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/15/2002 | |
| Lemaire, Tania | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 03/09/2009 | |
| Herdrich, William | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2012 | |
| Kirley, Francis | Corporate director | Individual | 01/15/2002 | |
| Lee, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2012 | |
| Reid, John | Corporate director | Individual | 12/03/2018 | |
| Riner, Meera | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2012 | |
| Kirley, Francis | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/15/2002 | |
| Lee, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2012 | |
| Riner, Meera | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2012 | |
| Nexion Health, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/15/2002 | |
| Bolt, Bretton | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/15/2002 | |
| Herdrich, William | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2012 | |
| Lee, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/15/2002 | |
| Lemaire, Tania | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/09/2009 | |
| Riner, Meera | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2012 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.87 hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.21.
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- Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Maurice, 12.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Maison Du Monde Living Center Abbeville, 12.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Gueydan Memorial Guest Home Gueydan, 13 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- The Ellington Rayne, 15.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Crowley, 15.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Landmark of Rayne Rayne, 15.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 27 citations
Louisiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Louisiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, Nursing Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Louisiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs, (866) 632-0922. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Kaplan Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Kaplan Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Kaplan Healthcare Center get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 3, 2025. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
- Has Kaplan Healthcare Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $34,508 in the last three years.
- Does Kaplan Healthcare Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Kaplan Healthcare Center?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to Nexion Health. Legal business name: NEXION HEALTH AT KAPLAN, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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