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Nursing homes in Morehouse County, Louisiana
Morehouse County, Louisiana, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 466 certified beds.
25% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (52%). Inspectors recorded 74 health deficiencies over three cycles, 15.9 per 100 beds against 20.5 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $18K across 2 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 | Morehouse County | Louisiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 265 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 25% | 52% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 15.9 | 20.5 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $18K | $12M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Ridge | Bastrop | 110 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 14.5 | — | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Lagniappe Healthcare | Bastrop | 112 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 11.6 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Legrand Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Bastrop | 125 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 16.8 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Oak Woods Home For the Elderly | Mer Rouge | 119 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 20.2 | $18K | 25 Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 5 |
| F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | 5 |
| F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Paramount Healthcare Consultants (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Morehouse County, Louisiana?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 466 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Morehouse County have the highest CMS ratings?
Cherry Ridge (4 stars), Lagniappe Healthcare (4 stars), Legrand Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (3 stars)
How do Morehouse County nursing homes compare with Louisiana?
25% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 52% statewide; citations run at 15.9 per 100 beds against 20.5 statewide.