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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Christwood

100 Christwood Blvd, Covington, LA 70433

Christwood, a 30-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Covington, LA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #8 of 264 rated homes in LA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#8 of 264
In-state rank among rated LA homes
4.70
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
8
Inspection findings

The verdict

Christwood, a 30-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Covington, LA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #8 of 264 rated homes in LA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#8 of 264
In-state rank among rated LA homes
4.70
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
8
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 265 LA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
195381
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
30
Residents
23
In Hospital
No
County
St. Tammany
Last Inspection
Jan 28, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 4.70 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.68 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.35
CNA Hours
2.67
Total Nursing Hours
4.70 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.15
Nursing Turnover
35.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Christwood

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Christwood ranks #8 of 264 rated nursing homes in LA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Christwood operates 30 certified beds in Covington, LA with approximately 23 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 5★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 8 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Staffing is reported at 4.70 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.68 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider, Christwood falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 35.7% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (8 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 3, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2023 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 20, 2023 Tag: 0847

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 24.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 29.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 12.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 39.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 96.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 77.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Christwood, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Christwood

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The LA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View LA registry
  • Peer homes near 30 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in LA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Christwood?
Christwood has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Christwood rank among nursing homes in LA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Christwood ranks 8th among 264 rated nursing homes in LA (#8 of 264). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Christwood?
Christwood reports 4.70 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.68 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 35.7%.
How many beds does Christwood have?
Christwood has 30 certified beds with approximately 23 residents. The facility is located at 100 Christwood Blvd, Covington, LA 70433.
Does Christwood have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Christwood has 8 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Christwood received any fines or penalties?
No, Christwood has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Christwood?
Christwood is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare".
When was Christwood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Christwood was on Jan 28, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Christwood?
Christwood is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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