Pines Retirement Center of Baton RougeCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 14686 Old Hammond Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- CCN
- 195512
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 85
- Residents per day
- 57
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Pines Retirement Center of Baton Rouge an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 10 Sep 2025. The latest survey cycle has 10 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Louisiana is 6. CMS lists 1 fine of $174,993 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | East Baton Rouge Parish median | Louisiana median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 24 homes in the parish, 265 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Louisiana median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 10 Sep 2025 | 10 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 10 Oct 2024 | 28 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 30 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 28 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | L | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 30 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 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 | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 24 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 24 Oct 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2024 | Fine | $174,993 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Louisiana median | Louisiana average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.98 | 3.60 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.26 | 0.20 | 0.30 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.09 | 1.15 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.63 | 2.27 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.51 | 3.10 | 3.18 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 73.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Louisiana median
- 47.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- 66.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Louisiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.7% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.9% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.2% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.1% | 21.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- La Old Hammond Hwy, LLC
- Chain
- Ark Post Acute Network (4 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Mgmt LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 24% | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Rhc10 LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 24% | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Toledo Prop Mgmt LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 51% | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Ark Post Acute Network LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 2021 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in East Baton Rouge Parish
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | 3 of 5 | 8 | $10,748 | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Flannery Oaks Guest House | Baton Rouge | 1 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 2 Jul 2025 | |
| Capitol House Nursing and Rehab Center | Baton Rouge | 1 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 11 Jun 2025 | |
| White Oak Post Acute CareSpecial Focus Facility | Baton Rouge | Not rated | 14 | $608,723 | 3 Jun 2026 | |
| The Guest House Care Center | Baton Rouge | 1 of 5 | 6 | $33,001 | 4 Jun 2026 | |
| Landmark of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | 3 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 25 Feb 2026 | |
| Heritage Manor of Baton Rouge II | Baton Rouge | 1 of 5 | 5 | $56,628 | 5 Mar 2026 | |
| Jefferson Manor Nursing and Rehab Ctr, LLC | Baton Rouge | 1 of 5 | 5 | $121,628 | 25 Feb 2026 | |
| Old Jefferson Community Care Center | Baton Rouge | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 25 Mar 2026 | |
| St Clare Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation | Baton Rouge | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 6 May 2026 | |
| Ollie Steele Burden Manor | Baton Rouge | 2 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 17 Sep 2025 | |
| Center Point Health Care and Rehab | Baton Rouge | 1 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 22 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Pines Retirement Center of Baton Rouge (CCN 195512). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/pines-retirement-center-of-baton-rouge-baton-rouge-la-195512/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Pines Retirement Center of Baton Rouge last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 10 Sep 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 10 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 10 Oct 2024.
- Who operates Pines Retirement Center of Baton Rouge?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Ark Post Acute Network. The CMS ownership file names Ark Post Acute Network LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Pines Retirement Center of Baton Rouge a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Louisiana as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.