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Waldon Health Care Center
2401 Idaho Street, Kenner, LA 70062
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.
Waldon Health Care Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Kenner, Louisiana, certified for 205 beds and caring for about 90 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Louisiana median of 2; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 24, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 18.8.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $120K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Louisiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 45.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Louisiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 38 | 25 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.1% | 42.0% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $120,279 | $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: 14 Jan 2026, 16 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: K ×3 G ×1 D ×19 E ×10 F ×3 B ×1 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 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 | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 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 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Jan 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 | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 16 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Dec 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | K | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 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 | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 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 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 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 | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Dec 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 | 18 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2024 | Payment denial | — | 28 days |
| 5 Sep 2024 | Fine | $88,656 | |
| 17 Apr 2024 | Fine | $31,623 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Louisiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.1%, RNs 20.0%; 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 | 18.4% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.9% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.2% | 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: Waldon Operations Llc. Chain: Inspired Healthcare Management (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldon Operations LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/22/2003 |
| Inspired Healthcare Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2017 |
| Inspired Healthcare Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/06/2025 |
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 |
| Marrero Healthcare Center | Marrero | 105 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 17.1 | $46K | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 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 |
All 12 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Waldon Health Care Center been cited for?
38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Louisiana median is 21 per facility.
Has Waldon Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $120K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Waldon Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Louisiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Waldon Health Care Center?
It is part of the Inspired Healthcare Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Waldon Operations LLC and Inspired Healthcare Management, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Waldon Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 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.