ST James Place Nursing Care Center

Nursing Home · Baton Rouge, LA

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number195410

Contact & location

333 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
E. Baton Rouge County
Phone
(225) 490-3252
ZIP code
70808 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
90
Residents per day
57.6 (64% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
ST. James Place of Baton Rouge
Medicare certified since
April 28, 1997
Participates in
Medicare
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
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
4.87 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.31 (state 0.30 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.90 (state 1.15 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.66 (state 2.27 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.12 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
24.6 (state 47.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
0.0 (state 41.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 25, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
22 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-08 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2025-06-25 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 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 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 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 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 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.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-25
2024-10-04 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-31
2024-05-31 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 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 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 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 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-04
2023-04-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-05

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $72,485 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-05-31Payment Denial5 days payment denial
2024-05-31Fine$72,485

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Banda, Venkatram (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nelson, Amy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wager, Richard (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nelson, Amy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Melancon, Thomas (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Wager, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Bender, Ralph (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Butts, Lucius (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Duckworth, Shannon (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Duncan, Christopher (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Gibson, Linda (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Jackson, Steve (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Kurz, George (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Noland, Nanette (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Sangari, Kim (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, John (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Warrington, David (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Banda, Venkatram (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wager, Richard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of ST James Place Nursing Care Center?

ST James Place Nursing Care Center has a 2-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 ST James Place Nursing Care Center have?

It has 90 certified beds and cares for about 58 residents per day.

Has ST James Place Nursing Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $72,485 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of ST James Place Nursing Care Center?

(225) 490-3252. The facility is located at 333 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.

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