Oak Woods Home for the Elderly
Nursing Home · Mer Rouge, LA
CMS certification number195598
Contact & location
1400 Davenport AvenueMer Rouge, LA 71261
Morehouse County
- Phone
- (318) 647-3691
- ZIP code
- 71261 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 119
- Residents per day
- 54.9 (46% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Mer Rouge Community SVC INC
- Medicare certified since
- June 1, 2004
- 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
- 0.80 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.04 (state 0.30 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.21 (state 1.15 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 0.55 (state 2.27 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 0.57 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 25, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 24 health · 0 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-03-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-03-25 | 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 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-03-25 | 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 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-03-25 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-03-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-03-25 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-03-25 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2025-02-04 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | 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 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | 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 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | 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 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | 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 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-31 |
| 2025-02-04 | 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 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-01-24 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-01-24 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-01-24 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-05 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $18,349 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Payment Denial | 8 days payment denial |
| 2023-09-25 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-05 | Fine | $13,762 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bonner, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Terri (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Oak Woods Home for the Elderly?
Oak Woods Home for the Elderly 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 Oak Woods Home for the Elderly have?
It has 119 certified beds and cares for about 55 residents per day.
Has Oak Woods Home for the Elderly been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $18,349 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Oak Woods Home for the Elderly?
(318) 647-3691. The facility is located at 1400 Davenport Avenue, Mer Rouge, LA 71261.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.