nursing home in Lake Charles, LA
Rosewood Nursing Center
534 15th Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 · (337) 439-8338
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Rosewood Nursing Center at a glance
Rosewood Nursing Center is a 150-bed for-profit nursing home in Lake Charles, Louisiana (Calcasieu County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Louisiana average of 2.6.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 4, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $26,270.
Nursing staff turnover is 52.2% per year (state average 47.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 150
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1997
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Calcasieu County
- CMS Certification Number
- 195422
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 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) | 3.34 hrs | 3.76 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.27 hrs | 0.31 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.92 hrs | 2.27 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.94 hrs | 3.21 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52.2% | 47.6% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 41.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 1 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 33 | 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) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $26,270 | $46,795 | $30,972 | Better |
| 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 | 150 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 65 | 91 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 43.4% | 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) | 1.7% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.9% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.6% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| 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) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.6% | 17.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 18.3% | 17.9% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.1% | 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) | 25.8% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 15.9% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 59.3% | 94.9% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.7% | 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) | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 81.9% | 76.3% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 85.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| June 24, 2025 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 June 30, 2025 |
| December 10, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | C No harm, widespread | Waiver has been granted |
| December 10, 2024 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 12, 2024 |
| December 10, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 12, 2024 |
| December 10, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2024 |
| December 10, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2024 |
| December 10, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2024 |
| December 10, 2024 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2024 |
| December 10, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2024 |
| August 15, 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected August 9, 2024 |
| January 18, 2024 Complaint | 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 January 26, 2024 |
| December 20, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | C No harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| December 20, 2023 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 5, 2024 |
| December 20, 2023 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 January 5, 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 5, 2024 |
| December 20, 2023 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 January 5, 2024 |
| December 20, 2023 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 January 5, 2024 |
| December 20, 2023 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 January 5, 2024 |
| December 20, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2024 |
| December 20, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 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 $26,270 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | Fine | $10,628 |
| August 15, 2024 | Fine | $15,642 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERIATRICS, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 20% | 05/01/1999 |
| BROOKS, KILEY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/15/2021 |
| 2TERA INVESTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Organization | limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2024 |
| TUTERA, JOSEPH Individual | limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2024 |
| BROOKS, KILEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| TUTERA INVESTMENTS, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2024 |
| TUTERA, JOSEPH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rosewood Nursing Center's rating?
Rosewood Nursing Center has 2 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 Rosewood Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Louisiana average of 6.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Rosewood Nursing 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 Rosewood Nursing Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Rosewood Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Rosewood Nursing Center is at 534 15th Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Phone: (337) 439-8338.
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.