Princeton Place-Ruston
1405 White Street, Ruston, LA 71270 · Lincoln County · (318) 255-4400
123 certified beds, about 71 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 2001
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 195520 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 10, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Louisiana average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since September 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.49 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Louisiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.25 of those hours.
50.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Louisiana average 47.6%).
CMS links it to Paramount Healthcare Consultants, an affiliated group of 14 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 9 health citations on file.
March 4, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents who were incontinent of bladder received appropriate treatment and services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore continence to the extent possible. The facility failed to ensure CNAs did not place two briefs on 3 (#2, #3, and #4) of 4 residents observed for incontinent care.
September 10, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F 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 interviews, the facility failed to ensure the chemical solution for the dishwasher was maintained at the correct concentration. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 62 residents who received meals served from the kitchen.
- 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 interviews, the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes or enhances his or her quality of life for 1 (#47) of 1 residents reviewed for dignity. The facility failed to ensure Resident #47 was given the opportunity to be weighed in a wheelchair instead of standing.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide form for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 10123-Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) as required for 1 (#46) of 3 (#46, #62, and #77) residents reviewed for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Beneficiary Notification. The facility had a census of 70 residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that each resident receives an accurate assessment, reflective of the resident's status at the time of the assessment for 1 (#2) of 1 residents reviewed for smoking.
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to maintain all mechanical equipment in safe operating condition by having a buildup of grease inside the deep fryer.
August 28, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
July 31, 2024Complaint 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 interviews, the facility failed to ensure an alleged violation involving physical abuse witnessed by staff was reported immediately to the Administrator of the facility for 1 (#2) of 7 (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7) sampled residents.
September 27, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Implement 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews the facility failed to ensure that each resident was free from unnecessary medication use for 3 (#32, #42 and #53) of 6 (#29, #32, #37, #42, #49 and #53) residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility failed to monitor side effects for residents #32, #42 and #53 that received psychotropic medications.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the pharmacist must report any irregularities to the attending physician and the facility's medical director and director of nursing for 3 (#32, #42, and #53) of 6 (#29, #32, #37, #42, #49, and #53) residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The pharmacist failed to address no monitoring for side effects for residents #32, #42, and #53 while receiving antidepressant and antianxiety medications.
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on August 28, 2024.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 3.49 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.25 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.95 | 3.21 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.93 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 50.0% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.45 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 3.71 on weekdays and 2.95 on weekends, 20% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.62 in April to June 2025 to 3.49 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 | 3.49 | 0.25 | 3.71 | 2.95 | 5.9% | 0 of 90 | 71 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.59 | 0.18 | 3.80 | 3.05 | 1.4% | 0 of 92 | 68 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.44 | 0.19 | 3.66 | 2.90 | 1.4% | 0 of 92 | 71 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.62 | 0.25 | 3.88 | 2.97 | 0.1% | 0 of 91 | 69 |
| 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 | 17.1 | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 29.9 | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.7 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.6 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 33.3 | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.3 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 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: PRINCETON PLACE - RUSTON, LP. CMS links this home to Paramount Healthcare Consultants, a group of 14 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dcz1 Ventures LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2008 | |
| Jb & Bb, LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2008 | |
| Princeton Place Property, LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 01/01/2008 | |
| Smith, Dawne | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Paramount Healthcare Consultants, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2008 | |
| Phillips, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Smith, Angela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/08/2020 | |
| Butler, Brenda | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/17/2025 | |
| Butler, James | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 06/17/2025 | |
| Dcz1 Ventures LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2008 | |
| Paramount Healthcare Consultants, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/17/2025 | |
| Princeton Place Property, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2008 | |
| Phillips, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Smith, Angela | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/08/2020 | |
| Smith, Dawne | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2008 |
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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 10, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 27, 2023: "Implement 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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 4, 2026: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 10, 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 2.95 hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.21.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Onyx Care of Ruston Ruston, 4.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ruston, 10.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Leslie Lakes Retirement Center Arcadia, 16.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Onyx Care of Arcadia Arcadia, 16.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Onyx Care of Bernice Bernice, 20.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Forest Haven Nursing & Rehab Ctr, LLC Jonesboro, 20.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Farmerville, 22.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Onyx Care of Farmerville Farmerville, 22.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 30 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 Princeton Place-Ruston's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Princeton Place-Ruston 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Princeton Place-Ruston get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 10, 2025. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
- Has Princeton Place-Ruston been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Princeton Place-Ruston 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 Princeton Place-Ruston?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Paramount Healthcare Consultants. Legal business name: PRINCETON PLACE - RUSTON, LP.
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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