Nursing Homes · Baton Rouge, LA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Baton Rouge Health Care Center
5550 Thomas Road · Baton Rouge, LA 70811 · 145 certified beds
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About Baton Rouge Health Care Center
Baton Rouge Health Care Center is a nursing home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its capacity is 145 beds, above the E. Baton Rouge Parish median of 132 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Commcare Corporation. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 17 citations, the most recent on October 1, 2025. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.31 hours per resident per day. It is one of 22 nursing homes listed in Baton Rouge. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (17)
Records from July 2023 to October 2025.
October 1, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2025.
October 1, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2025.
October 1, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2025.
May 13, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2025.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 18, 2024.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 18, 2024.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 18, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 2, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected June 5, 2024.
October 4, 2023
Tag F0700Try 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2023.
October 4, 2023
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2023.
October 4, 2023
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2023.
August 23, 2023
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2023.
July 6, 2023
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 20, 2023.
July 6, 2023
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 20, 2023.
July 6, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 20, 2023.
July 6, 2023
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 20, 2023.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $63,663
June 20, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $21,863 against this nursing home on June 20, 2024.
October 4, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $41,800 against this nursing home on October 4, 2023.
October 4, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 2, 2023, lasting 13 days (triggered by inspection on October 4, 2023).
Staffing
4.31 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.15 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Commcare Corporation, a chain of 19 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.5 overall, 3.3 for health inspections, 3.3 for staffing, 3.5 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Louisiana.
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