nursing home in Shreveport, LA
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center
2550 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71103 · (318) 212-4000
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center at a glance
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center is a 24-bed non-profit nursing home in Shreveport, Louisiana (Caddo County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Louisiana average of 2.6.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 12, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 24
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- August 22, 2006
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Caddo County
- CMS Certification Number
- 195622
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) | 1 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
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) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 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 | 24 | 122 | 107 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 76.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.8% | 85.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 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 12, 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 April 5, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | 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 February 28, 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCHARD, PIERRE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1983 |
| BRYSON, EUGENE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/27/2014 |
| ELROD, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/1981 |
| FARIS, DANIELLE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| HUGHES, FRANK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/1996 |
| LASSEIGNE, RAYMOND Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2021 |
| SALE, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2014 |
| SIMPKINS, ELAINE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/02/2015 |
| COBB, JASON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
| CRAWFORD, BRIAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2019 |
| ELROD, MARGARET Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| FIELDER, JERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/28/2017 |
| GAVIN, PEGGY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| OLDS, DEBORAH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/21/2023 |
| PUGH, LAMAR Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/14/2021 |
| WARD, MARY JANE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2014 |
| COOK, MICHAEL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2014 |
| ELROD, MARGARET Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| FARIS, DANIELLE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| FIELDER, JERRY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/28/2017 |
| GAVIN, PEGGY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| WARD, MARY JANE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2014 |
Other nursing homes near Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center
- ★★★★★3Average
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★★★★★1Much below averageRoseview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3405 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71103 · under 1 mi
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★★★★★2Below averageClaiborne Healthcare Center
1536 Claiborne Ave., Shreveport, LA 71103 · 1 mi
For-profit · 81 beds · Part of Nexion Health
★★★★★1Much below averageMagnolia Manor Nursing and Rehab Ctr, LLC
1411 Claiborne Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103 · 1.1 mi
For-profit · 98 beds · Part of Central Management Company
★★★★★3AverageHarmony House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, I
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★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center's rating?
Willis-Knighton Extended 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 Willis-Knighton Extended Care 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 Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center and how do I contact it?
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center is at 2550 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71103. Phone: (318) 212-4000.
About this data
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