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River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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3612 Baker Blvd Baker, LA 70714 · E. Baton Rouge County

(225) 778-0573

Cited for abuse Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 132 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 195561 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

CMS abuse icon CMS marks this nursing home with its abuse icon. CMS shows the icon for homes with abuse citations in recent inspections: an abuse citation where residents were harmed (scope and severity G or higher) within the past year, or abuse citations at D or higher (potential for harm) in each of the last two years. Shown as of October 2026. Details on Care Compare.

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Louisiana average of 2.6. Inspectors issued 19 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 2 penalties, including $17,388 in fines, in that time. CMS currently shows its abuse icon for this home (see above).

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.78 hours per resident per day at River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, about the same as the Louisiana median of 3.73 (US median: 3.72). About 0.21 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.57 hours, 6% below its all-week average. 40.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Louisiana median 46.4%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.78 hours
Above the Louisiana median of 3.73 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.21 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.57 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 40.7% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 16.7% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds132
Residents per day 129 About 98% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJune 2002
Part of a chainCentral Management Company
Legal business nameRIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC

Paying for care at River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid

River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Louisiana's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on July 8, 2026 and found 3 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 19 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: 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.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 19 citations at River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center across 7 inspection dates, 5 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on November 12, 2025. The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (6) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level G, November 12, 2025). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

July 8, 2026 · 3 citations

FEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 4, 2026)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 4, 2026)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 4, 2026)

March 26, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

November 12, 2025 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

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

Actual harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance

July 17, 2025 · 5 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2025)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2025)

March 5, 2025 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

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

Actual harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Feb 25, 2025)

January 2, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2025)

August 21, 2024 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

DPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0660 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0807 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on November 12, 2025 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on November 12, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

2 penalties in the last three years, including $17,388 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Nov 12, 2025 Fine $9,110
Mar 5, 2025 Fine $8,278

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 2/5 4/5 5/5
August 2026 3/5 2/5 3/5 5/5
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Location

Hospitals near River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 4.0 mi
    Lane Regional Medical Center Zachary
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 4m for patients treated and sent home
  • 10.0 mi
    Seaside Health System Baton Rouge
    No ER listed in Medicare data
  • 10.0 mi
    The General Baton Rouge
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 3h 0m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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The Lodge at Lane Zachary · 3.9 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 3/5 39 beds · Medicaid
Zachary Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Zachary · 4.1 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 110 beds · Medicaid
Central Guest House Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Baton Rouge · 7.2 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 2/5 170 beds · Medicaid
Grace Nursing Home Slaughter · 9.2 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 2/5 128 beds · Medicaid

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