nursing home in Ringgold, LA
Onyx Care of Ringgold
2501 Kenneth Street, Ringgold, LA 71068 · (318) 894-9181
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measuresNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Onyx Care of Ringgold at a glance
Onyx Care of Ringgold is a 112-bed for-profit nursing home in Ringgold, Louisiana (Bienville County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Louisiana average of 2.6.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.1 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 2, 2025) 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 28.2% per year (state average 47.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Partnership
- Beds
- 112
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 1997
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Bienville County
- CMS Certification Number
- 195407
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 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) | 3.38 hrs | 3.76 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.09 hrs | 0.31 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.24 hrs | 2.27 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.80 hrs | 3.21 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.2% | 47.6% | 45.8% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
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) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 24 | 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 | 112 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 93 | 91 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.7% | 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) | 2.5% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12% | 17.9% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.3% | 2.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 4.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 20.1% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 8.4% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 85.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 Complaint | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0627 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| July 2, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 12, 2025 |
| July 2, 2025 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 12, 2025 |
| February 19, 2025 Complaint | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0551 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 4, 2025 |
| August 7, 2024 Complaint | 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 September 16, 2024 |
| June 13, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2024 |
| June 13, 2024 Standard | 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 July 2, 2024 |
| June 13, 2024 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2024 |
| May 8, 2024 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2024 |
| March 20, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| May 17, 2023 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 2, 2023 |
| May 17, 2023 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 30, 2023 |
| May 17, 2023 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 August 2, 2023 |
| May 17, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 2, 2023 |
| May 17, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 2, 2023 |
| May 17, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 2, 2023 |
| May 17, 2023 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 June 23, 2023 |
| May 17, 2023 Standard | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 23, 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership data not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Onyx Care of Ringgold's rating?
Onyx Care of Ringgold has 4 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 Onyx Care of Ringgold 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 Onyx Care of Ringgold 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 Onyx Care of Ringgold?
It is for profit - partnership. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Onyx Care of Ringgold and how do I contact it?
Onyx Care of Ringgold is at 2501 Kenneth Street, Ringgold, LA 71068. Phone: (318) 894-9181.
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.