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Marrero Healthcare Center
5301 August Avenue, Marrero, LA 70072
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.
Certified for 105 beds, Marrero Healthcare Center serves Marrero in Jefferson County, Louisiana and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Louisiana median of 2; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 4, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 17.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 18.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $46K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Louisiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 31.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Louisiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 25 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.1 | 18.5 | 18.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.8% | 42.0% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $46,261 | $46,261 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 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: 24 Mar 2026, 25 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: L ×2 D ×12 E ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | L | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | 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 | 1 May 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2024 | Payment denial | — | 41 days |
| 21 Feb 2024 | Fine | $46,261 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Louisiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.8%, RNs 14.3%; 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 | 13.9% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.6% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.3% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Nexion Health At Marrero, Inc.. Chain: Nexion Health (51 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexion Health of Ohi Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/15/2002 |
| Nexion Health Leasing, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/15/2002 |
| Nexion Health, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/15/2002 |
| Nexion Health Leasing, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2002 |
| Nexion Health of Ohi Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2002 |
| Nexion Health, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2002 |
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 Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF | Metairie | 49 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12.2 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| John A. Stassi II Community Care Center | Metairie | 124 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 16.9 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility | Jefferson | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20.0 | $8K | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Bayside Healthcare Center | Gretna | 151 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 13.9 | — | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Wynhoven Community Care Center | Marrero | 188 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 10.6 | $48K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Colonial Oaks Living Center | Metairie | 110 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 22.7 | — | 5 May 2026 |
| Chateau Living Center | Kenner | 215 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 27.9 | $160K | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Jefferson Healthcare Center | Jefferson | 222 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 17.6 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
All 12 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Marrero Healthcare Center been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Louisiana median is 21 per facility.
Has Marrero Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $46K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Marrero Healthcare Center 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 Marrero Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Nexion Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nexion Health of Ohi Inc, Nexion Health Leasing, Inc. and Nexion Health, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Marrero Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Mar 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.