nursing home in Covington, LA
Christwood
100 Christwood Blvd, Covington, LA 70433 · (985) 898-0515
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Christwood at a glance
Christwood is a 30-bed non-profit nursing home in Covington, Louisiana (St. Tammany County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Louisiana average of 2.6.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 28, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 35.7% per year (state average 47.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 30
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Greenbrier Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- July 22, 1996
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- St. Tammany County
- CMS Certification Number
- 195381
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.70 hrs | 3.76 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.68 hrs | 0.31 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.67 hrs | 2.27 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.12 hrs | 3.21 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.7% | 47.6% | 45.8% | 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) | 3 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 22 | 65.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $46,795 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 30 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 23 | 91 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 76% | 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) | 3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.9% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.5% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 24.5% | 17.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 29.9% | 17.9% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| 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) | 39.6% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.3% | 15.8% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.5% | 93.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3% | 3.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 77.1% | 76.3% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.2% | 85.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 14, 2026 |
| January 28, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2026 |
| January 28, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 14, 2026 |
| December 18, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 3, 2025 |
| December 18, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 1, 2025 |
| December 18, 2024 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2025 |
| December 18, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 1, 2025 |
| December 18, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2025 |
| December 18, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 3, 2025 |
| December 18, 2024 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| December 18, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| December 18, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| December 20, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| December 20, 2023 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| December 20, 2023 Standard | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2024 |
| December 20, 2023 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 January 15, 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAILEY, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2011 |
| BAKER GARIEPY, BEVERLY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| CATALANOTTO, ALLEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| DENNIS, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| DUPLANTIER, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| GREENE, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| HUVAL, PATRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2016 |
| MASON, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2011 |
| MCCOMISKEY, EMMETT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| OUBRE, MICHELLE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| SCOGGIN, STEVEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2011 |
| TRUMBLE, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2018 |
| WILLIAMS, DONNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| BAILEY, PAUL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| CATALANOTTO, ALLEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| MASON, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| OUBRE, MICHELLE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/21/2016 |
| GEE, ANDREA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| GREENBRIER SENIOR LIVING, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| HOLZHALB, LEON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| HOLZHALB, LEON Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| PERTUIS, DEBRA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/1999 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Christwood's rating?
Christwood has 5 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 Christwood receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Louisiana average of 6.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Christwood accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Christwood?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Greenbrier Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Christwood and how do I contact it?
Christwood is at 100 Christwood Blvd, Covington, LA 70433. Phone: (985) 898-0515.
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.