Baton Rouge Health Care Center is a 1-star (much below average) rated 145-bed nursing home in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. It has 4 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

baton rouge health care center

5550 THOMAS ROAD · BATON ROUGE, LA 70811
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.29
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.03
RN Turnover
37.5%
Total Staff Turnover
40.2%
Facility Info
Beds
145
Avg. Residents/Day
94
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
4
Complaint Deficiencies
1
Total Fines
$203,721
Number of Penalties
5

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
June 2024 Fine $21,863
October 2023 Fine $41,800
October 2023 Payment Denial
July 2023 Fine $140,058
July 2023 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Baton Rouge Health Care Center?
Baton Rouge Health Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (Much Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Baton Rouge Health Care Center been fined or penalized?
Yes, Baton Rouge Health Care Center has 5 penalty record(s) on file totaling $203,721.
How many deficiencies does Baton Rouge Health Care Center have?
Baton Rouge Health Care Center has 4 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Baton Rouge Health Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Baton Rouge Health Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Baton Rouge Health Care Center compare to other nursing homes in BATON ROUGE?
Visit our BATON ROUGE, Louisiana nursing homes page to see how Baton Rouge Health Care Center ranks against other facilities in the area.