nursing home in Mer Rouge, LA
Oak Woods Home for the Elderly
1400 Davenport Avenue, Mer Rouge, LA 71261 · (318) 647-3691
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Oak Woods Home for the Elderly at a glance
Oak Woods Home for the Elderly is a 119-bed non-profit nursing home in Mer Rouge, Louisiana (Morehouse 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 0.8 hours of nursing care per day (0 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 25, 2026) found 8 health citations. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $4,587.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 119
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 2004
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Morehouse County
- CMS Certification Number
- 195598
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) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 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) | 0.80 hrs | 3.76 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.04 hrs | 0.31 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.55 hrs | 2.27 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.57 hrs | 3.21 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 89 | 65.4 | 80.6 | Worse |
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) | $4,587 | $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 | 119 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 55 | 91 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 46.1% | 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) | 2% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 24.6% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 29.7% | 17.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 23.3% | 17.9% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.9% | 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) | 15.9% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 12.3% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 83.3% | 94.9% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 14.5% | 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) | 0% | 3.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 3.6% | 76.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 14% | 85.9% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 3, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 3, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| February 4, 2025 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 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 March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 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 March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 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 March 31, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2025 |
| January 24, 2024 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 5, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 5, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 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 $4,587 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | Payment Denial | 8 days from June 25, 2026 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONNER, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
| ANDERSON, TERRI Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Oak Woods Home for the Elderly's rating?
Oak Woods Home for the Elderly 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 Oak Woods Home for the Elderly receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Louisiana average of 6.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Oak Woods Home for the Elderly 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 Oak Woods Home for the Elderly?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Oak Woods Home for the Elderly and how do I contact it?
Oak Woods Home for the Elderly is at 1400 Davenport Avenue, Mer Rouge, LA 71261. Phone: (318) 647-3691.
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.