Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Waldon Health Care Center
2401 Idaho Street · Kenner, LA 70062 · 205 certified beds
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About Waldon Health Care Center
Waldon Health Care Center is a nursing home in Kenner, Louisiana. Its capacity is 205 beds, above the Jefferson Parish median of 151 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Inspired Healthcare Management. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 38 citations, the most recent on April 14, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.45 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Kenner. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (38)
Records from December 2023 to April 2026.
April 14, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2026.
March 26, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 10, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Tag F0741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 10, 2025.
March 26, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 10, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.
January 16, 2025
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.
January 16, 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.
December 30, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 16, 2025.
September 5, 2024
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2024.
September 5, 2024
Tag F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2024.
September 5, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2024.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $120,279
September 5, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $88,656 against this nursing home on September 5, 2024.
September 5, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting October 18, 2024, lasting 28 days (triggered by inspection on September 5, 2024).
April 17, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $31,623 against this nursing home on April 17, 2024.
Staffing
3.45 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.55 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Inspired Healthcare Management, a chain of 6 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.7 overall, 1.8 for health inspections, 2.3 for staffing, 1.7 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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