The Care Center of DequincyCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 602 North Division, Dequincy, LA 70633
- CCN
- 195527
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day
- 59
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives The Care Center of Dequincy an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 11 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 3 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Louisiana is 6. CMS lists 1 fine of $110,240 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
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 | Calcasieu Parish median | Louisiana median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 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: 10 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) | 11 Feb 2026 | 3 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 29 Jan 2025 | 10 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 9 | 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 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 9 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | 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 | 9 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | 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 | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2023 | 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 | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 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 Jan 2025 | Fine | $110,240 |
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 | 3.64 | 3.60 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.30 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 1.15 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | 2.27 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.30 | 3.10 | 3.18 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 41.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Louisiana median
- 47.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- 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 | 15.4% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 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 | 15.2% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.5% | 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
- St Michael Pfu LLC
- Chain
- Rightcare Health Services (13 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Group Three LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 1 Jul 2009 |
| B & J Limited Partnership | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 6% | 1 Jul 2009 |
| Rightcare Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 May 2024 | |
| Rightcare Health Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 25 Mar 2025 |
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Other homes in Calcasieu Parish
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Hope Care Center | Sulphur | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 18 Mar 2026 | |
| Holly Hill House | Sulphur | 1 of 5 | 13 | $66,934 | 15 Apr 2026 | |
| Lake Charles Care Center | Lake Charles | 3 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 14 May 2025 | |
| Rosewood Nursing Center | Lake Charles | 2 of 5 | 1 | $31,992 | 4 Mar 2026 | |
| Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Lake Charles | 2 of 5 | 10 | $29,042 | 11 Jun 2025 | |
| Resthaven Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC | Lake Charles | 1 of 5 | 4 | $34,369 | 20 Aug 2025 | |
| Landmark of Lake Charles | Lake Charles | 3 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 10 Sep 2025 | |
| The Gardens and Guardian | Lake Charles | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 10 Jul 2024 | |
| Calcasieu Community Care Center | Lake Charles | 3 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 10 Dec 2025 |
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 The Care Center of Dequincy (CCN 195527). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-care-center-of-dequincy-dequincy-la-195527/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was The Care Center of Dequincy last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 11 Feb 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 29 Jan 2025.
- Who operates The Care Center of Dequincy?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Rightcare Health Services. The CMS ownership file names Rightcare Health Services LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is The Care Center of Dequincy 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.