nursing home in Baton Rouge, LA
St James Place Nursing Care Center
333 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 · (225) 490-3252
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
St James Place Nursing Care Center at a glance
St James Place Nursing Care Center is a 90-bed non-profit nursing home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (E. Baton Rouge 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 4.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 17, 2026) found 5 health citations. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $72,485.
Nursing staff turnover is 24.6% per year (state average 47.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 90
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- April 28, 1997
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- E. Baton Rouge County
- CMS Certification Number
- 195410
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) | 4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 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) | 4.87 hrs | 3.76 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.31 hrs | 0.31 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.66 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) | 24.6% | 47.6% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 5 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 31 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $72,485 | $46,795 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 90 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 58 | 91 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 64% | 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) | 6.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 13.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 14.7% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 19.1% | 17.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 23.5% | 17.9% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.6% | 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) | 5% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.6% | 15.8% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.1% | 94.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 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) | 2% | 3.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87.5% | 76.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.6% | 85.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 25 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 Standard | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2026 |
| June 17, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2026 |
| June 17, 2026 Standard | 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 July 24, 2026 |
| June 17, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 24, 2026 |
| January 8, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 9, 2026 |
| June 25, 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 25, 2025 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 July 25, 2025 |
| June 25, 2025 Standard | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 25, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 25, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 25, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 25, 2025 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| October 4, 2024 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 31, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected July 4, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected July 4, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected July 4, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 4, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 4, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 4, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 4, 2024 |
| May 31, 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 July 4, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | 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 July 4, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 4, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 4, 2024 |
| May 31, 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 4, 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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $72,485 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days from June 29, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | Fine | $72,485 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANDA, VENKATRAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2025 |
| NELSON, AMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| WAGER, RICHARD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
| NELSON, AMY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| MELANCON, THOMAS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2001 |
| WAGER, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
| BENDER, RALPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
| BUTTS, LUCIUS Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
| DUCKWORTH, SHANNON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
| DUNCAN, CHRISTOPHER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2018 |
| GIBSON, LINDA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| JACKSON, STEVE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| KURZ, GEORGE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2013 |
| NOLAND, NANETTE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2013 |
| SANGARI, KIM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| SMITH, JOHN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2013 |
| WARRINGTON, DAVID Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| BANDA, VENKATRAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| WAGER, RICHARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St James Place Nursing Care Center's rating?
St James Place Nursing Care Center 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 St James Place Nursing Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Louisiana average of 6.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does St James Place Nursing Care Center 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 St James Place Nursing Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is St James Place Nursing Care Center and how do I contact it?
St James Place Nursing Care Center is at 333 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Phone: (225) 490-3252.
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.