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Nursing homes in Lincoln County, Louisiana
Lincoln County, Louisiana, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 424 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (52%). Inspectors recorded 54 health deficiencies over three cycles, 12.7 per 100 beds against 20.5 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $37K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Louisiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 265 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 52% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 12.7 | 20.5 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $37K | $12M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Place-Ruston | Ruston | 123 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 7.3 | — | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | Ruston | 144 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 13.9 | — | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Onyx Care of Ruston | Ruston | 157 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 15.9 | $37K | 7 Jan 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Priority Management (1), Paramount Healthcare Consultants (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lincoln County, Louisiana?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 424 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lincoln County have the highest CMS ratings?
Princeton Place-Ruston (4 stars), Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (1 stars), Onyx Care of Ruston (1 stars)
How do Lincoln County nursing homes compare with Louisiana?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 52% statewide; citations run at 12.7 per 100 beds against 20.5 statewide.