nursing home in Kaplan, LA
Vermilion Health Care Center
14008 Cheneau Road, Kaplan, LA 70548 · (337) 643-1949
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- 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
Vermilion Health Care Center at a glance
Vermilion Health Care Center is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Kaplan, Louisiana (Vermilion 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 3.5 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 (September 10, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 43.8% per year (state average 47.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- October 15, 1997
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Vermilion County
- CMS Certification Number
- 195442
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) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 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) | 3.54 hrs | 3.76 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.20 hrs | 0.31 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.38 hrs | 2.27 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.04 hrs | 3.21 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 43.8% | 47.6% | 45.8% | Average |
| 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) | 0 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 10 | 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 | 120 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 87 | 91 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 72.8% | 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) | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 25.1% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| 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) | 12.2% | 17.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.6% | 17.9% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.5% | 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) | 39% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 13.2% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.8% | 94.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.4% | 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) | 13% | 3.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.3% | 85.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2024 |
| September 25, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 25, 2024 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 October 4, 2024 |
| September 25, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| October 24, 2023 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| October 24, 2023 Complaint | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| October 24, 2023 Complaint | 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 November 10, 2023 |
| August 2, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 1, 2023 |
| August 2, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2023 |
| August 2, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2023 |
| August 2, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 11, 2023 |
| August 2, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 6, 2023 |
| August 2, 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 September 6, 2023 |
| August 2, 2023 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 September 6, 2023 |
| August 2, 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 September 6, 2023 |
| August 2, 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 September 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREAUX, ALICE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 17% | 02/18/1981 |
| BREAUX, BERTON Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 6% | 06/07/2018 |
| BREAUX, BRANDON Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 6% | 06/07/2018 |
| BREAUX, BRYCE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 6% | 06/07/2018 |
| FREDERICK, GAYNEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 17% | 10/15/2019 |
| GASPARD, CELENA Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 17% | 10/15/2019 |
| HATHAWAY, CAMILLE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 6% | 02/12/2012 |
| LATOUR, ANN Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 6% | 02/18/2013 |
| LATOUR, ELIZABETH D Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 17% | 05/01/2013 |
| LATOUR, THOMAS Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 6% | 02/12/2012 |
| NOBLE HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/13/2025 |
| BREAUX, BRANDON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| NOBLE HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vermilion Health Care Center's rating?
Vermilion Health 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 Vermilion Health Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Louisiana average of 6.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Vermilion 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 Vermilion Health Care Center?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Vermilion Health Care Center and how do I contact it?
Vermilion Health Care Center is at 14008 Cheneau Road, Kaplan, LA 70548. Phone: (337) 643-1949.
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.