Onyx Care of Ruston
Nursing Home · Ruston, LA
CMS certification number195510
Contact & location
3720 Hwy 80 EastRuston, LA 71270
Lincoln County
- Phone
- (318) 255-5001
- ZIP code
- 71270 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 157
- Residents per day
- 129.7 (83% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare certified since
- November 14, 2000
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.63 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.25 (state 0.30 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97 (state 1.15 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.42 (state 2.27 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.98 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 52.8 (state 47.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 75.0 (state 41.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 16, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 25 health · 3 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2025-06-03 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-05-26 |
| 2025-05-07 | 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 |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-04-28 |
| 2025-04-16 | 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 2025-05-31 |
| 2025-04-16 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2025-04-16 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2025-04-16 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2025-04-16 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2025-04-16 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2025-04-16 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2025-04-16 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-31 |
| 2024-06-25 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-06-25 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-05 |
| 2024-03-06 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-06 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2023-11-02 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-11-02 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-19 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-03-22 | 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 2023-05-04 |
| 2023-03-22 | 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 2023-05-04 |
| 2023-03-22 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-04 |
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
4 penalties in the last three years, including $36,891 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-16 | Fine | $15,733 |
| 2025-04-16 | Fine | $9,113 |
| 2023-10-19 | Payment Denial | 3 days payment denial |
| 2023-10-19 | Fine | $12,045 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Onyx Care of Ruston?
Onyx Care of Ruston 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 Onyx Care of Ruston have?
It has 157 certified beds and cares for about 130 residents per day.
Has Onyx Care of Ruston been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $36,891 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Onyx Care of Ruston?
(318) 255-5001. The facility is located at 3720 Hwy 80 East, Ruston, LA 71270.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.