Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center

Nursing Home · Shreveport, LA

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number195622

Contact & location

2550 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103
Caddo County
Phone
(318) 212-4000
ZIP code
71103 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
24
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Willis Knighton Medical Center, INC.
Medicare certified since
August 22, 2006
Participates in
Medicare

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay qualityNot rated
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

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

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Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 12, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
2 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-03-12 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 2025-04-05
2025-02-06 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 2025-02-28

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Blanchard, Pierre (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bryson, Eugene (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Elrod, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Faris, Danielle (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hughes, Frank (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lasseigne, Raymond (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sale, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Simpkins, Elaine (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cobb, Jason (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Crawford, Brian (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Elrod, Margaret (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fielder, Jerry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gavin, Peggy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Olds, Deborah (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Pugh, Lamar (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ward, Mary Jane (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cook, Michael (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Elrod, Margaret (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Faris, Danielle (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Fielder, Jerry (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Gavin, Peggy (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Ward, Mary Jane (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center?

Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center has a 4-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 Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center have?

It has 24 certified beds.

Has Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center?

(318) 212-4000. The facility is located at 2550 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71103.

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