Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc
714 High School Drive, Deridder, LA 70634 · Beauregard County · (337) 463-6293
132 certified beds, about 93 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2001
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 195525 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 8, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Louisiana average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 16 health citations since May 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
61.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Louisiana average 47.6%).
CMS links it to Rightcare Health Services, an affiliated group of 13 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 16 health citations on file.
July 8, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure medications and biologicals were stored and labeled properly in accordance with currently accepted professional principles. The facility failed to ensure:1. Expired medications were not available for use/administration to Resident #20;2. Resident #48's medication was properly labeled; and3. Residents (#15, #29, #72, and #77)'s insulin pen/vials were properly labeled after opening and discarded after 28days of opening.
July 30, 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 observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen to prevent the likelihood of foodborne illnesses and failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the 90 residents that received meals prepared in the kitchen.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received reasonable needs for 1 (Resident #32) of 1 residents reviewed for accommodation of needs. The facility failed to ensure Resident #32 received a Geriatric chair as requested.
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to transmit an admission MDS (Minimum Data Set) Assessment within 14 days of completion for 1 (Resident #33) of 1 sampled residents with a MDS record over 120 days old.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's comprehensive care plan was revised after each assessment for 1 (Resident #22) of 30 sampled residents. Review of Resident #22's medical record revealed an admission date of 03/26/2018 with diagnoses including Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, Gastrostomy, and Quadriplegia. Review of Resident #22's Discharge with Return Anticipated MDS with ARD of 07/15/2025 revealed a BIMS Score was not conducted. Resident #22 did not receive Oxygen. Review of Resident #22's previous physician's orders revealed Oxygen at 2-4L NC PRN SOB and O2 sat below 95% RA as needed was discontinued on 01/29/2025. Review of Resident #22's care plan revealed the following interventions: Oxygen settings: O2 via NC at 2-4L PRN SOB or O2 less than 95% on RA; and Oxygen: Administer as ordered. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure that a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good personal hygiene by failing to provide nail care for 1 (#5) out of 30 sampled residents.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were not available for administration to residents in 1 (Room A) of 1 medication room checked for safe and secure storage. Observation of Room A on 07/29/2025 at 10:00 a.m. accompanied by S14 LPN revealed Room A was used to store medications and supplements to be provided to residents. Observation revealed 2 unopened bottles of Ocuvite Adult 50+ Soft Gels with an expiration date of 06/2025, and 3 DiabetiSource AC Complete Nutrition 250mL supplements with an expiration date of 05/23/2025. An interview was conducted at this time with S14 LPN who confirmed expired medications and supplements were in Room A, but should not have been. Interview with S3 ADON on 07/29/2025 at 10:45 a.m. [...]
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received and the facility provided liquids consistent with resident needs for 1 (Resident #52) resident investigated for hydration. The sample size was 30 residents. Review of Resident #52's medical record revealed an admission date of 12/16/2020 with diagnoses including, in part. Dementia, Mild Protein-Calorie Malnutrition, and Aphasia. Review of Resident #52's Quarterly MDS with ARD of 06/06/2025 revealed a BIMS Score of 99. Resident #52 required substantial/maximal assistance with eating and did not have a swallowing disorder. Review of Resident #52's active physician's orders revealed the following: 09/03/2024: 360mL fluid of choice po TID with med pass; and 09/03/2024: Give 360mL fluid of choice po BID at snack times. Review of Resident #52's care plan revealed the following: 12/01/2021: [...]
- D Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure garbage and refuse were disposed of properly. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 95 residents who resided in the facility.
May 15, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a cognitively impaired resident was treated with respect and dignity, and cared for in a manner that promoted enhancement of his or her own quality of life for 1 (#96) of 2 (#45, #96) Residents reviewed for dignity in a total sample of 29. The facility failed to ensure Resident #96 was dressed appropriately.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure the Resident's right to formulate an advanced directive was properly reflected in the Resident's medical record for 1 (#96) of 2 (#96, #352) Residents reviewed for advance directives. The total sample size was 29. The facility failed to ensure all medical records regarding code status consistently reflected the Resident's wishes to be a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate).
- 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 observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, by failing to ensure a resident's bed linens were clean for 1 (Resident #18) of 4 (Resident #10, Resident #18, Resident #49 and Resident #55) sampled Residents. Total sample size was 29.
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a prompt resolution of an allegation of missing property for 1 (Resident #13) of 1 resident reviewed for grievances by failing to initiate a grievance for Resident #13. Total sample size was 29.
- 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 interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a CPOC (Comprehensive Person Centered Care Plan) to meet Resident's medical needs for 2 (#47, #96) of 29 sampled residents. The facility failed to: 1. Ensure Resident #47 was transferred with a mechanical lift by 2 person assist as specified in the resident's physician's orders and CPOC, and 2. Ensure Resident #96 had a CPOC to address the Resident's code status of DNR.
- 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 a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene for 2 (#47, #49) of 2 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- 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 Pneumococcal Vaccine after receiving consent for 1 (#45) of 5 (#2, #45, #57, #66 and #352) residents sampled for Influenza, Pneumococcal and COVID-19 immunizations.
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 1 on July 8, 2026, 2 on May 15, 2024.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- E Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
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) | not reported | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | not reported | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | not reported | 3.21 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | not reported | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | not reported | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 61.3% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS note on this home's staffing data: The accuracy of the staffing data for this measure could not be validated by CMS.
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 3.59 on weekdays and 3.06 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.80 in April to June 2025 to 3.44 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 | 3.44 | 0.31 | 3.59 | 3.06 | 2.1% | 0 of 90 | 93 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.60 | 0.31 | 3.79 | 3.12 | 2.4% | 0 of 92 | 91 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.63 | 0.30 | 3.83 | 3.14 | 8.2% | 0 of 92 | 93 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.80 | 0.33 | 4.03 | 3.24 | 14.1% | 0 of 91 | 92 |
| 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 | 22.5 | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.6 | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.4 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.8 | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.9 | 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 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WESTWOOD MANOR NURSING HOME LLC. CMS links this home to Rightcare Health Services, a group of 13 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis, Eric | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 13% | 07/01/2019 |
| Dowden, Christine | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 01/01/2024 |
| Gates, Cynthia | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 01/01/2024 |
| Herpin, Daniel | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 01/01/2024 |
| Kimble, Shannon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 01/01/2024 |
| Lebouef, Stephanie | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 01/01/2024 |
| Poston, Albert D | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 08/29/2001 |
| Poston, Bryan a | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 09/30/2011 |
| Poston, Larry S | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 09/30/2011 |
| Sanders, Jack | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 11% | 09/30/2011 |
| Stevens, Vikki | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 13% | 07/01/2019 |
| Sullivan, Marjorie P | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 08/29/2001 |
| Ca Davis Enterprises LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 11/01/2023 | |
| Davis, Craig | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 13% | 11/01/2023 |
| Davis, Craig | Corporate director | Individual | 04/16/2019 | |
| Poston, Albert D | Corporate director | Individual | 08/29/2001 | |
| Sanders, Jack | Corporate director | Individual | 08/29/2001 | |
| Gates, Cynthia | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Rightcare Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2024 | |
| Sanders, Jack | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Rightcare Health Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/11/2025 |
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 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 30, 2025: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 30, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 30, 2025: "Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 8, 2026: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center Deridder, 1.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Rosepine Retirement & Rehab Center, LLC Rosepine, 4.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- The Woodlands Healthcare Center Leesville, 18.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 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 Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on July 8, 2026. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
- Has Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc 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 Westwood Manor Nursing Home, Inc?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers, and links the home to Rightcare Health Services. Legal business name: WESTWOOD MANOR NURSING HOME 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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