nursing home in Jena, LA
Lasalle Nursing Home
139 Ninth Street, Jena, LA 71342 · (318) 992-6627
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- 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
Lasalle Nursing Home at a glance
Lasalle Nursing Home is a 133-bed government nursing home in Jena, Louisiana (Lasalle 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 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 10, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 23.6% per year (state average 47.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District
- Beds
- 133
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 30, 1998
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lasalle County
- CMS Certification Number
- 195466
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) | 5 / 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) | 3 / 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) | 4.60 hrs | 3.76 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.39 hrs | 0.31 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.97 hrs | 2.27 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.03 hrs | 3.21 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 23.6% | 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) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 8 | 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 | 133 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 64 | 91 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 48.4% | 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) | 13.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.1% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 5.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.1% | 17.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.4% | 17.9% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.1% | 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) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 33.5% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 8.2% | 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 newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 3.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 85.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 1, 2026 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 1, 2026 |
| August 14, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2024 |
| August 14, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 28, 2024 |
| August 14, 2024 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 August 16, 2024 |
| August 14, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 6, 2024 |
| August 14, 2024 Fire safety | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0131 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 2024 |
| August 14, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 27, 2024 |
| August 14, 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 August 27, 2024 |
| July 26, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2023 |
| July 26, 2023 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 August 14, 2023 |
| July 26, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 14, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT # 2 OF LASALLE PARISH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/18/2001 |
| BRYAN, PHYLLIS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2025 |
| SHARPLIN, TONYA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2025 |
| BRYAN, PHYLLIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/08/2010 |
| SHARPLIN, TONYA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lasalle Nursing Home's rating?
Lasalle Nursing Home 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 Lasalle Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Louisiana average of 6.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Lasalle Nursing Home 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 Lasalle Nursing Home?
It is government - hospital district. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Lasalle Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Lasalle Nursing Home is at 139 Ninth Street, Jena, LA 71342. Phone: (318) 992-6627.
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.