Nursing Homes · Kenner, LA
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.
September 5, 2024
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 17, 2024.
September 5, 2024
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2024.
September 5, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 17, 2024.
September 5, 2024
Tag F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2024.
September 5, 2024
Tag F0946Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2024.
September 5, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 17, 2024.
September 5, 2024
Tag F0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2024.
September 5, 2024
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 17, 2024.
July 31, 2024
Tag F0836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 29, 2024.
July 31, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 29, 2024.
April 17, 2024
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 14, 2024.
April 17, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 14, 2024.
February 1, 2024
Tag F0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2024.
February 1, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2024.
February 1, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2024.
February 1, 2024
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 17, 2024.
February 1, 2024
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 17, 2024.
December 7, 2023
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 January 18, 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
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Louisiana.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Kenner.
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