Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Plaquemine
59215 River West Drive, Plaquemine, LA 70764 · Iberville County · (225) 687-0240
151 certified beds, about 118 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 195343 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 29, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Louisiana average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 51 health citations since October 2023, 5 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (4 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 3 fines totaling $245,413 in the last three years; the largest was $191,307, and the latest is dated April 4, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.95 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Louisiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.12 of those hours.
36.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Louisiana average 47.6%).
CMS links it to Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation, an affiliated group of 11 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.
110/23
310/23
112/23
512/23
2102/24
404/24
109/24
212/24
801/25
205/25
101/26
207/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 51 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
1K
2L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
33D
9E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
4B
0C
July 15, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents received specialized rehabilitative services as ordered for 1 (Resident #2) of 4 sampled residents reviewed for rehabilitation services.
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's call light was within reach for 1 (Resident #2) of 4 sampled residents observed for access to their call light.
January 29, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was dependent on staff to carry out activities of daily living received assistance to maintain personal hygiene for 1 (Resident #102) of 5 sampled residents investigated for activities of daily living.
May 29, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide privacy for a resident during incontinence care for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3) sampled residents observed during incontinence care.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) completed hand hygiene during incontinence care for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3) sampled residents observed for incontinence care.
January 29, 2025Standard inspection · 8 citations
- 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, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure: 1. Staff had all hair restrained when in the food preparation areas (S8Dietary Helper and S9Dietary Helper); 2. Food items were labeled with an open date and/or labeled with the contents of the container/bag; 3. Prepared food items was covered and refrigerated until time to serve; 4. Staff did not store their personal food items with residents' food items; and, 5. Expired foods were not available for use. This deficient practice was identified for the facility kitchen observed during the kitchen task.
- E Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to ensure a resident's call bell was within reach and available for use for 2 (Resident #2, Resident #95) of 2 (Resident #2, Resident #95) sampled residents investigated for call bells being within reach.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to maintain a resident's right to privacy while performing care for 1 (Resident #17) of 22 (Resident #14, Resident #15, Resident #17, Resident #23, Resident #32, Resident #35, Resident #36, Resident #42, Resident #48, Resident #51, Resident #52, Resident #55, Resident #64, Resident #73, Resident #76, Resident #82, Resident #84, Resident #89, Resident #93, Resident #105, Resident #106, Resident #357) sampled residents.
- 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 observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure care plan interventions were implemented to decrease risk of falls for 1 (Resident #84) of 3 (Resident #36, Resident #84, Resident #93) sampled residents investigated for falls.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure staff positioned a resident's urinary catheter bag below the level of the bladder for or 1 (Resident #64) of 4 (Resident #15, Resident #17, Resident #35, Resident #64) sampled residents investigated for urinary catheter and/or UTI.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure for maintaining respiratory care equipment for 1 (Resident #23) of 3 (Resident #23, Resident #36, Resident #51) sampled residents investigated for respiratory care.
- B 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 observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure resident rooms and equipment were cleanded and maintained in a sanitary manner for 2 (Resident #32, Resident #37) of 6 (Resident #2, Resident #14, Resident #32, Resident #37, Resident #55, Resident #95) sampled residents investigated for environment.
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) was completed accurately for 2 (Resident #42, Resident #51) of 22 (Resident #14, Resident #15, Resident #17, Resident #23, Resident #32, Resident #35, Resident #36, Resident #42, Resident #48, Resident #51, Resident #52, Resident #55, Resident #64, Resident #73, Resident #76, Resident #82, Resident #84, Resident #89, Resident #93, Resident #105, Resident #106, Resident #357) sampled residents reviewed for resident assessments.
December 11, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility records reviewed and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a licensed nurse was designated as a charge nurse for each shift.
- D Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review it was determined that the facility failed to communicate appropriate resident information to a receiving facility for 1 (Resident #1) of 1 (Resident #1) sampled residents reviewed for transfer requirements.
September 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to test a resident with signs and symptoms of COVID-19 in a timely manner for 1 (Resident #2) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) sampled residents reviewed for infection control.
April 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure a resident remained free from resident to resident physical abuse when the facility failed to increase supervision when residents displayed an increase in behaviors for 2 (Resident #4 and Resident #5) of 4 (Resident #1, Resident #3, Resident #4, and Resident #5) sampled residents reviewed for abuse. This deficient practice resulted in actual harm on 03/30/2024 at 8:20 a.m. when Resident #4 attacked Resident #5 with a belt and Resident #5 sustained scratches to the right side of his neck and his right thumb which required daily wound care. Resident #4 and Resident #5 were both identified by staff to have had increased behaviors of agitation prior to the altercation with no increase in supervision.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure an allegation of resident to resident abuse was reported to the State Survey Agency within 5 working days for 2 (Resident #4 and Resident #5) of 4 (Resident #1, Resident #3, Resident #4, and Resident #5) sampled residents reviewed for abuse and neglect.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure a resident had a crisis intervention plan developed per the resident's pre-admission screening and resident review (PASRR) for 1 (Resident #4) of 5 (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4, and Resident #5) sampled residents reviewed for care and services.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to address signs of pain in a nonverbal resident for 1 (Resident #1) of 5 (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4, and Resident #5 ) reviewed for pain.
February 9, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 21 citations
- L Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's code status was carried out per the resident's wishes by failing to have a system in place to ensure staff knew how to confirm a resident's code status in an emergency for 1 (Resident #406) of 3 (Resident #101, Resident #103, and Resident #406) residents reviewed for death in the facility. The deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation on [DATE] at 4:20 p.m. for Resident #406 when she was found in distress by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was initiated after S30Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) presented EMS with a Louisiana Physician Order for Scope of Treatment (LaPOST) (a document that notes a resident's wishes as it relates resuscitation status) unsigned by Resident #406's physician. [...]
- L Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to be administered in a manner that enabled it to use its resources effectively and efficiently by failing to have an adequate system in place to ensure: 1. a resident who had a history of unsafe smoking used the required safety smoking device and was supervised while smoking for 1 (Resident #90) of the 3 (Resident #29, Resident #61, Resident #90) sampled residents reviewed for smoking; 2. an environment that was free from roaches for 1 (Hall D) of 5 (Hall A, Hall B, Hall C, Hall D, Hall E) halls observed for the presence of pests; and 3. [...]
- K Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an environment that was free from roaches for 1 (Hall D) of 5 (Hall A, Hall B, Hall C, Hall D, Hall E) halls observed for the presence of pests. The deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation on 02/05/2024 at 09:40 a.m. when live roaches were observed in Resident #21's room on Hall D. Resident #21 stated he hated having roaches in his room and personal space. The Immediate Jeopardy situation continued on 02/05/2024 at 11:00 a.m. for Resident #80 who stated he had live roaches in his room daily. Resident #80 stated he was worried a roach might crawl in his ear at night. The Immediate Jeopardy situation continued on 02/05/2024 at 11:42 a.m. for Resident #51 when he was observed spitting out a dead roach after taking a sip from his coffee cup. [...]
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure a resident, who had a history of unsafe smoking used a safety smoking device and was supervised while smoking for 1 (Resident #90) of the 3 (Resident #29, Resident #61, and Resident #90) sampled residents reviewed for smoking. This deficient practice resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation on 02/05/2024 at 9:50 a.m. when Resident #90, a resident identified by the facility as an unsafe smoker with severe cognitive impairment, was observed smoking without the use of a smoking apron (a safety device which provides protection against burns to clothing and/or skin) and without staff supervision. Resident #90 was identified as an unsafe smoker on 09/16/2023 when he dropped a lit cigarette into his lap setting his clothes on fire which required the need for staff to use water to extinguish the fire. [...]
- E Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from resident-to-resident physical abuse for 6 (Resident #3, Resident #51, Resident #102, Resident #104, Resident #205, and Resident #355) of 11 (Resident #3, Resident #25, Resident #50, Resident #51, Resident #52, Resident #83, Resident #87, Resident #102, Resident #104, Resident #205, and Resident #355) sampled residents investigated for abuse.
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse and the results of the investigation as required for 4 (Resident #3, Resident #102, Resident #205, and Resident #355) of 11 (Resident #3, Resident #25, Resident #50, Resident #51, Resident #52, Resident #83, Resident #87, Resident #102, Resident #104, Resident #205, and Resident #355) sampled residents investigated for abuse.
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide nail care to dependent residents. This deficient practice was identified for 2 (Resident #7 and Resident #89) of 4 (Resident #7, Resident #63, Resident #89, and Resident #97) sampled residents investigated for activities of daily living (ADLs).
- E Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure residents received behavioral health care services for 2 (Resident #42 and Resident #61) of 2 (Resident #42 and Resident #61) sampled residents investigated for behavioral health care services.
- 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 and interview, the facility: 1. Failed to ensure serve food that was free from contamination; and, 2. Failed to ensure a bottle of sanitizer was not placed on the food preparation area.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to assess a resident for self-administration of medications for 1 (Resident #21) of 27 (Resident #5, Resident #7, Resident #10, Resident #14, Resident #19, Resident #20, Resident #21, Resident #22, Resident #25, Resident #29, Resident #36, Resident #39, Resident #42, Resident #45, Resident #48, Resident #52, Resident #61, Resident #62, Resident #63, Resident #73, Resident #80, Resident #87, Resident #88, Resident #89, Resident #90, Resident #97, and Resident #456) sampled residents reviewed for environment.
- 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 observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide maintenance services by failing to ensure a resident's wall was repaired. This deficient practice was identified for 1 (Resident #48) of 27 (Resident #5, Resident #7, Resident #10, Resident #14, Resident #19, Resident #20, Resident #21, Resident #22, Resident #25, Resident #29, Resident #36, Resident #39, Resident #42, Resident #45, Resident #48, Resident #52, Resident #61, Resident #62, Resident #63, Resident #73, Resident #80, Resident #87, Resident #88, Resident #89, Resident #90, Resident #97, and Resident #456) residents investigated for environment.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation following an allegation of abuse for 1 (Resident #104) of 11 (Resident #3, Resident #25, Resident #50, Resident #51, Resident #52, Resident #83, Resident #87, Resident #102, Resident #104, Resident #205, and Resident #355) sampled residents investigated for abuse.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with diagnoses of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia was referred to the appropriate state agency for a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Level II evaluation as required for 1 (Resident #63) of 2 (Resident #42 and Resident #63) sampled residents reviewed for PASARR.
- D Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to notify the appropriate state-designated authority for a Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) evaluation for a resident after a significant change in physical condition for 1 (Resident #42) of 2 (Resident #42 and Resident #63) sampled residents reviewed for PASARR.
- 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 reviews, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an unsafe smoker's care plan was implemented for 1(Resident #90) of the 3 (Resident #29, Resident #61, Resident #90) sampled residents reviewed for smoking.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and observation the facility failed to perform catheter care per policy and procedures. This deficient practice was identified for 1 (Resident #20) of 3 (Resident #7, Resident #20, Resident #36) sampled resident(s) reviewed for catheter care.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to follow a speech therapist's therapeutic diet recommendation for 1 (Resident #97) of 3 (Resident #7, Resident #73, and Resident #97) sampled residents investigated for nutrition.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to administer the Influenza vaccine and Pneumococcal vaccine for 1 (Resident #42) of 5 (Resident #5, Resident #7, Resident #20, Resident #24, and Resident #42) sampled residents reviewed for Influenza vaccines and Pneumococcal vaccines.
- D Educate 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure the COVID-19 vaccine was administered for 1 (Resident #42) of 5 (Resident #5, Resident #7, Resident #20, Resident #24, and Resident #42) sampled residents reviewed for COVID-19 vaccines.
- B Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the results of the last standard survey were readily accessible to residents.
- B Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to post the required Nurse Staffing information.
December 28, 2023Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the certified nursing assistant (CNA) reported an allegation of neglect for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) sampled residents reviewed for neglect.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's catheter was properly assessed for 1 (Resident #3) of 1 (Resident #3) sampled residents with a catheter.
- 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, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's catheter was care planned with interventions for 1 (Resident #3) of 1 (Resident #3) sampled residents with a catheter use.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident with a catheter received appropriate catheter care for 1 (Resident #3) of 1 (Resident #3) sampled residents with a catheter.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to: 1. Ensure routine drugs were available for resident usage for 2 (Resident #1 and Resident #2) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) sampled residents reviewed for medication availability; and 2. Ensure an accurate system for account of controlled drugs for 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) sampled residents reviewed for controlled substance reconciliation.
December 6, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure restorative services were provided for 1 (Resident #1) of 2 (Resident #1 and Resident #3) residents reviewed for therapy services.
October 31, 2023Complaint inspection, Infection control · 3 citations
- 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 review and interview, the facility failed to have accurate and complete records which documented the activities of daily living (ADL) documentation for a resident's bath and/or shower/bed bath for 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) sampled residents reviewed for ADL care documentation.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the wound care nurse performed hand hygiene when changing gloves for 1 (S3Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Wound Care Nurse) of 2 (S3LPN/Wound Care Nurse and S4Certified Nursing Assistant) sampled staff observed during wound care observations.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to: 1. Ensure residents rooms did not contain a dried dark tan sticky unknown substance on the floor for 2 (Resident #2 and Resident #3) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) sampled resident rooms; and 2. Ensure air conditioners in resident rooms were sealed to prevent any access to the outside for 2 (Resident #1 and Resident #2) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) sampled residents observed for environmental observations.
October 11, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of the misappropriation of resident funds and the results of the investigation were reported as required for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2 and Resident #3) sampled residents investigated for misappropriation of property.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2024 | Fine | $43,323 |
| December 28, 2023 | Fine | $191,307 |
| December 26, 2023 | Fine | $10,783 |
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) | 2.95 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.12 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.43 | 3.21 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.77 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.05 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.5% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.14 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 3.16 on weekdays and 2.43 on weekends, 23% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.18 in April to June 2025 to 2.95 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 | 2.95 | 0.12 | 3.16 | 2.43 | 5.4% | 0 of 90 | 118 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.15 | 0.13 | 3.37 | 2.60 | 1.6% | 0 of 92 | 108 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.31 | 0.12 | 3.53 | 2.76 | 2.8% | 0 of 92 | 106 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.18 | 0.12 | 3.39 | 2.65 | 5.3% | 0 of 91 | 113 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Louisiana
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $14.67 | $13.97 to $16.87 | 20,690 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $27.63 | $23.87 to $29.43 | 17,600 |
| Registered nurses | $38.57 | $33.19 to $45.00 | 48,970 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 10.1 | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 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 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.2 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.1 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 28.4 | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.2 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PLAQUEMINE CARING, LLC. CMS links this home to Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation, a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 1.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum Management, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 12/18/2015 |
| Gum, John Nathaniel | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 10% | 08/18/2006 |
| Allen, Jared | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Gum, Victor | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 08/08/2006 | |
| Gum, Victor | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/18/2006 | |
| Gum Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/18/2015 | |
| Legacy Management Group, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 04/01/2020 |
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 13 problems in this area, most recently on July 15, 2026: "Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 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 7 problems in this area, most recently on May 29, 2025: "Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on April 4, 2024: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.43 hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.21.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Landmark of Plaquemine Plaquemine, 0.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- St. James Place Nursing Care Center Baton Rouge, 10.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Center Point Health Care and Rehab Baton Rouge, 12.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 53 citations
- Ollie Steele Burden Manor Baton Rouge, 13 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen Port Allen, 13.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 47 citations
- Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Baton Rouge, 13.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab Baton Rouge, 14 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Capital Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC Baton Rouge, 14 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 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 Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Plaquemine's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Plaquemine 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Plaquemine get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on January 29, 2026. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
- Has Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Plaquemine been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $245,413 in the last three years.
- Does Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Plaquemine 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 Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Plaquemine?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers, and links the home to Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation. Legal business name: PLAQUEMINE CARING, LLC.
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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