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Waldon Health Care Center

2401 Idaho Street · Kenner, LA 70062 · 205 certified beds

(504) 466-0222

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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

1.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

1.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (38)

Records from December 2023 to April 2026.

  • April 14, 2026

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard 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 F0641

    Ensure 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 F0812

    Procure 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 F0732

    Post 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 F0755

    Provide 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 F0741

    Ensure 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 F0607

    Develop 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 F0880

    Provide 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 F0600

    Protect 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 F0684

    Provide 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 F0583

    Keep 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 F0761

    Ensure 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 F0812

    Procure 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 F0644

    Coordinate 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 F0801

    Employ 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 F0656

    Develop 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 F0759

    Ensure 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 F0607

    Develop 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 F0868

    Have 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 F0755

    Provide 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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Louisiana.

Nursing Homes

Louisiana median$7,604/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Kenner.

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