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Metairie Health Care Center is a for profit - limited liability company facility in METAIRIE, LA with 202 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 36 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $133K.

6401 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, METAIRIE, LA 70003

Phone: 5048858611

Overall Rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
195278
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
202
Residents
91
In Hospital
No
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Dec 19, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.17 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.24
CNA Hours
2.32
Total Nursing Hours
3.73 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
45.8%
RN Turnover
40.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Metairie Health Care Center

Metairie Health Care Center operates 202 certified beds in METAIRIE, LA with approximately 91 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (2★). 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.

The inspection file contains 36 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $133K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.73 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.17 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Metairie Health Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. 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. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 45.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. 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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (36 most recent)

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 3, 2025 Tag: 0944

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 2, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 3, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 2, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 3, 2025 Tag: 0838

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 2, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Sep 3, 2025 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 2, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 22, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 22, 2025 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 9, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 22, 2025 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 14, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 26, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 18, 2025

K — Pattern - Jeopardy Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 21, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 21, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0773

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0726

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 21, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0693

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 13, 2025

K — Pattern - Jeopardy Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 24, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 19, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 24, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 9, 2024 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: Nov 8, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 9, 2024 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 8, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2024 Tag: 0947

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2024 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 15, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Jan 26, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 29, 2024

B — Pattern - No harm Jan 26, 2024 Tag: 0661

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2024

B — Pattern - No harm Jan 26, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 20, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 29, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2024 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 20, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 26, 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: Feb 23, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2023 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 31.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.9% Yes
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 experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 6.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 87.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 78.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 50.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 25.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 85.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 25.8% Yes

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $133K

Date Type Amount
Dec 19, 2024 Fine $72K
Dec 19, 2024 Payment Denial -
Jan 26, 2024 Fine $61K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Metairie Health Care Center?
Metairie Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at Metairie Health Care Center?
Metairie Health Care Center reports 3.73 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.17 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 45.8%.
How many beds does Metairie Health Care Center have?
Metairie Health Care Center has 202 certified beds with approximately 91 residents. The facility is located at 6401 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, METAIRIE, LA 70003.
Does Metairie Health Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Metairie Health Care Center has 36 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Metairie Health Care Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Metairie Health Care Center has received 2 penalties totaling $133K.
Who owns Metairie Health Care Center?
Metairie Health Care Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Metairie Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Metairie Health Care Center was on Dec 19, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Metairie Health Care Center?
Metairie Health Care Center 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. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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