nursing home in Ruston, LA
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
2401 North Service Road, Ruston, LA 71270 · (318) 255-6492
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- 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
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation at a glance
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 144-bed for-profit nursing home in Ruston, Louisiana (Lincoln County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Louisiana average of 2.6.
Residents receive about 3.2 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 (January 13, 2026) found 6 health citations. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 35.6% per year (state average 47.6%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 144
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Priority Management
- Medicare-certified since
- February 11, 2002
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lincoln County
- CMS Certification Number
- 195538
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 2 / 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) | 3.15 hrs | 3.76 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.25 hrs | 0.31 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.14 hrs | 2.27 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.65 hrs | 3.21 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.6% | 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) | 6 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 4 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 50 | 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 | 144 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 116 | 91 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 80.4% | 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) | 5.1% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.5% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.3% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| 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) | 36.7% | 17.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 26.4% | 17.9% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 65.8% | 2.3% | 12.8% | Worse |
| 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) | 15.2% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.9% | 15.8% | 19% | Worse |
| 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) | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 76.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.7% | 85.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 18 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| January 13, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| January 13, 2026 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 March 13, 2026 |
| January 13, 2026 Complaint | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| January 13, 2026 Complaint | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| January 13, 2026 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 March 13, 2026 |
| December 4, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 17, 2025 |
| December 4, 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 January 17, 2025 |
| December 4, 2024 Standard | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 17, 2025 |
| December 4, 2024 Standard | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 17, 2025 |
| December 4, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 17, 2025 |
| December 4, 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 January 17, 2025 |
| November 29, 2023 Complaint | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| November 29, 2023 Complaint | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| November 29, 2023 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| November 29, 2023 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| November 29, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| November 29, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDB HOLDINGS Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2019 |
| BENNETT, JESSICA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/19/2018 |
| PHILLIPS, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/12/2025 |
| PRIORITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/12/2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE REHAB SOLUTIONS, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
| WILSON, BLAKE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/12/2025 |
| BAUDER, WILLIAM Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
| BOULWARE, DOUGLAS Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
| BOULWARE, STEVEN Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
| BOULWARE, DOUGLAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation's rating?
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation has 1 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 Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Louisiana average of 6.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Priority Management. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is at 2401 North Service Road, Ruston, LA 71270. Phone: (318) 255-6492.
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.