nursing home in Kenner, LA
Waldon Health Care Center
2401 Idaho Street, Kenner, LA 70062 · (504) 466-0222
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Waldon Health Care Center at a glance
Waldon Health Care Center is a 205-bed for-profit nursing home in Kenner, Louisiana (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Louisiana average of 2.6.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.2 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 14, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $120,279.
Nursing staff turnover is 45.1% per year (state average 47.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 205
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Inspired Healthcare Management
- Medicare-certified since
- August 16, 1986
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 195203
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.48 hrs | 3.76 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.21 hrs | 0.31 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.07 hrs | 2.27 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.21 hrs | 3.21 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45.1% | 47.6% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20% | 41.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 136.3 | 65.4 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $120,279 | $46,795 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 205 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 90 | 91 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 43.9% | 74.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 28.2% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.4% | 17.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 18.9% | 17.9% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 2.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 16.3% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29.6% | 15.8% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 70.2% | 94.9% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 46.1% | 93.4% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 40.8% | 76.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 61.6% | 85.9% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 38 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected May 10, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| January 14, 2026 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| March 26, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| January 16, 2025 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| December 30, 2024 Complaint | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 16, 2025 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Conduct 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. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Provide training in compliance and ethics. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0946 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 15, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 Complaint | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Complaint | Ensure 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. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0836 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 29, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2024 |
| April 17, 2024 Complaint | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 14, 2024 |
| April 17, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 14, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0729 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 17, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 17, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2024 |
| December 7, 2023 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 18, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $120,279 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2024 | Payment Denial | 28 days from October 18, 2024 |
| September 5, 2024 | Fine | $88,656 |
| April 17, 2024 | Fine | $31,623 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALDON OPERATIONS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/22/2003 |
| GOUX, JEREMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2020 |
| GOUX, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2020 |
| INSPIRED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/06/2025 |
| PARIKH, PARIMAL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2013 |
| TAYLOR, KONSWALO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| GOUX, JEREMY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2003 |
| GOUX, TIMOTHY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2003 |
| GOUX, JEREMY Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2020 |
| GOUX, TIMOTHY Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2020 |
| INSPIRED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2017 |
| LEACH, MARY LYNN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2020 |
| PARIKH, PARIMAL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2013 |
| TAYLOR, KONSWALO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Waldon Health Care Center's rating?
Waldon Health Care Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Louisiana nursing homes is 2.6 stars.
How many inspection citations did Waldon Health Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Louisiana average of 6.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Waldon Health Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Waldon Health Care Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Inspired Healthcare Management. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Waldon Health Care Center and how do I contact it?
Waldon Health Care Center is at 2401 Idaho Street, Kenner, LA 70062. Phone: (504) 466-0222.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.