Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City

Nursing Home · Morgan City, LA

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number195386
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

740 Justa Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
St. Mary County
Phone
(985) 384-1726
ZIP code
70380 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
88
Residents per day
80.5 (91% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Morgan City Opco, L.L.C.
Chain
Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation (9 facilities, avg 1.2★)
Medicare certified since
October 1, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.34 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.25 (state 0.30 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.30 (state 1.15 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.79 (state 2.27 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.67 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
50.7 (state 47.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
33 health · 21 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-30 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 2026-01-30
2025-08-07 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-08-08
2025-08-07 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-08
2025-08-07 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-08
2025-08-07 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-07 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-04-03 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-04-03 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-02
2024-08-22 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
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-09-15
2024-08-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-15
2024-08-22 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-15
2024-08-22 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-15
2024-08-22 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.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-15
2024-08-22 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-15
2023-10-05 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-14
2023-08-02 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-01

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Fines & penalties

4 penalties in the last three years, including $109,359 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-07Payment Denial6 days payment denial
2025-08-07Fine$11,364
2024-08-22Payment Denial6 days payment denial
2024-08-22Fine$97,995

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
VDG LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Gum, Victor (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Legacy Management Group, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ryman, Jeremy (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City?

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City has a 1-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 Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City have?

It has 88 certified beds and cares for about 81 residents per day.

Has Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $109,359 in the last three years.

Who owns Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City?

It is part of Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City?

(985) 384-1726. The facility is located at 740 Justa Street, Morgan City, LA 70380.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.