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St James Place Nursing Care Center
333 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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.
St James Place Nursing Care Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, certified for 90 beds and caring for about 58 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Louisiana median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 13, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 18.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $72K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), above the Louisiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 24.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | E. Baton Rouge Co. median | Louisiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 25 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.4 | 18.9 | 18.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.6% | 51.8% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $72,485 | $10,748 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (24 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: 25 Jun 2025, 31 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×3 D ×9 E ×8 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Jun 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 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. | J | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 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 | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2024 | Payment denial | — | 5 days |
| 31 May 2024 | Fine | $72,485 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Louisiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 24.6%, RNs 0.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 19.1% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.5% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 13.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.7% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: St. James Place Of Baton Rouge.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 E. Baton Rouge County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center, SNF | Baton Rouge | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 350.0 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Baton Rouge Health Care Center | Baton Rouge | 145 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 9.0 | $64K | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Old Jefferson Community Care Center | Baton Rouge | 136 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 8.8 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| The Lodge At Lane | Zachary | 39 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7.7 | — | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Baton Rouge | 144 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 7.6 | $10K | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab | Baton Rouge | 184 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 12.0 | $44K | 8 Apr 2026 |
| St Clare Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation | Baton Rouge | 184 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 12.0 | — | 6 May 2026 |
| Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Baton Rouge | 144 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 17.4 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
All 24 facilities in E. Baton Rouge County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has St James Place Nursing Care Center been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Louisiana median is 21 per facility.
Has St James Place Nursing Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $72K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at St James Place Nursing Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Louisiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St James Place Nursing Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St James Place Nursing Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Jun 2025.
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.