Baton Rouge Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Baton Rouge, LA

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number195361

Contact & location

5550 Thomas Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
E. Baton Rouge County
Phone
(225) 774-2141
ZIP code
70811 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
145
Residents per day
89.9 (62% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Commcare Corporation
Chain
Commcare Corporation (14 facilities, avg 3.7★)
Medicare certified since
May 1, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.45 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.28 (state 0.30 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.22 (state 1.15 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.96 (state 2.27 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.55 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.2 (state 47.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
62.5 (state 41.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
October 1, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
13 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-10-01 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-25
2025-10-01 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-25
2025-10-01 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-25
2025-05-13 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-30
2024-10-02 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-18
2024-10-02 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-18
2024-10-02 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-18
2024-06-20 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-06-05
2024-06-20 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-02
2023-10-04 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-15
2023-10-04 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-15
2023-10-04 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-15
2023-08-23 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-20

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $63,663 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-20Fine$21,863
2023-10-04Payment Denial13 days payment denial
2023-10-04Fine$41,800

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Commcare Corporation (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Mangun, Garold (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Masson, Henry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Prechter, Patricia (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Harvey Psarellis, Dawn (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Masson, Henry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Commcare Management Corporation (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Gardner, George (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Goux, Jon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Harvey Psarellis, Dawn (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hudson, Mary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Tucker, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Baton Rouge Health Care Center?

Baton Rouge Health Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Louisiana.

How many beds does Baton Rouge Health Care Center have?

It has 145 certified beds and cares for about 90 residents per day.

Has Baton Rouge Health Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $63,663 in the last three years.

Who owns Baton Rouge Health Care Center?

It is part of Commcare Corporation and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Baton Rouge Health Care Center?

(225) 774-2141. The facility is located at 5550 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70811.

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