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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

River Oaks Retirement Manor

2500 E. Simcoe Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

River Oaks Retirement Manor, a 100-bed for profit - partnership nursing facility in Lafayette, LA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #202 of 264 rated homes in LA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy 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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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#202 of 264
In-state rank among rated LA homes
4.52
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
19
Inspection findings · 3 serious

The verdict

River Oaks Retirement Manor, a 100-bed for profit - partnership nursing facility in Lafayette, LA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #202 of 264 rated homes in LA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#202 of 264
In-state rank among rated LA homes
4.52
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
19
Inspection findings · 3 serious

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 For profit - Partnership. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
195502
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
100
Residents
71
In Hospital
No
County
Lafayette
Last Inspection
Dec 10, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.52 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.21 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.23
CNA Hours
3.09
Total Nursing Hours
4.52 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
55.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About River Oaks Retirement Manor

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, River Oaks Retirement Manor ranks #202 of 264 rated nursing homes in LA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). River Oaks Retirement Manor operates 100 certified beds in Lafayette, LA with approximately 71 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 3★ · quality 1★).

The inspection file contains 19 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 $99K against this provider. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.52 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.21 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Partnership" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, River Oaks Retirement Manor falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 55.4% (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 (19 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 10, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 10, 2025 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 18, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 10, 2025 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2024 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 23, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2024 Tag: 0577

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 19, 2024

K - Pattern - Jeopardy Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0835

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

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 26, 2024

K - Pattern - Jeopardy Aug 8, 2024 Tag: 0700

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 26, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2023 Tag: 0925

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2023 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2023 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2023 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2023 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2023 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2023 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2023 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Aug 22, 2023 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: Jul 28, 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 16.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 6.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 14.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 28.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 9.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 10.7% 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 99.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 29.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 8.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 87.0% No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $99K

Date Type Amount
Aug 8, 2024 Fine $90K
Aug 22, 2023 Fine $10K
Aug 22, 2023 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

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

What the CMS records show for River Oaks Retirement Manor

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 100 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 River Oaks Retirement Manor?
River Oaks Retirement Manor has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (1★).
Where does River Oaks Retirement Manor rank among nursing homes in LA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), River Oaks Retirement Manor ranks 202nd among 264 rated nursing homes in LA (#202 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 River Oaks Retirement Manor?
River Oaks Retirement Manor reports 4.52 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.21 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 55.4%.
How many beds does River Oaks Retirement Manor have?
River Oaks Retirement Manor has 100 certified beds with approximately 71 residents. The facility is located at 2500 E. Simcoe Street, Lafayette, LA 70501.
Does River Oaks Retirement Manor have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, River Oaks Retirement Manor has 19 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has River Oaks Retirement Manor received any fines or penalties?
Yes, River Oaks Retirement Manor has received 2 penalties totaling $99K.
Who owns River Oaks Retirement Manor?
River Oaks Retirement Manor is classified as "For profit - Partnership" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was River Oaks Retirement Manor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for River Oaks Retirement Manor was on Dec 10, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for River Oaks Retirement Manor?
River Oaks Retirement Manor 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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