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Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
2401 North Service Road, Ruston, LA 71270
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Ruston, Louisiana, certified for 144 beds and caring for about 116 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Louisiana median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 6, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 13.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 18.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Louisiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 35.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lincoln Co. median | Louisiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 20 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.9 | 13.9 | 18.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.6% | 50.0% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 265 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Louisiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 13 Jan 2026, 4 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×9 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Louisiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.6%, RNs —; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Louisiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 36.7% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.4% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.3% | 21.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Pmg Opco-Alpine Llc. Chain: Priority Management (38 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sdb Holdings | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2019 |
| Priority Management Group, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/12/2025 |
| Progressive Rehab Solutions, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lincoln County
| 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 |
| Onyx Care of Ruston | Ruston | 157 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 15.9 | $37K | 7 Jan 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Lincoln County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Louisiana median is 21 per facility.
Has Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Louisiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Priority Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sdb Holdings. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.