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2500 E. Simcoe Street Lafayette, LA 70501 · Lafayette County
All 8 nursing homes in Lafayette, LA (7 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 195502 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is River Oaks Retirement Manor 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 Retirement Manor as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Louisiana average of 2.6.
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 4.43 hours per resident per day at River Oaks Retirement Manor, above the Louisiana median of 3.73 (US median: 3.72). About 0.22 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.99 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 54.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Louisiana median 46.4%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at River Oaks Retirement Manor: Medicare and Medicaid
River Oaks Retirement Manor 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 December 10, 2025 and found 3 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 18 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 18 citations at River Oaks Retirement Manor across 4 inspection dates, 2 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on August 8, 2024 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (6) and resident rights (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "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" (tag F0700, level K, August 8, 2024).
December 10, 2025 · 3 citations
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DPost nurse staffing information every day.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
September 18, 2024 · 4 citations
FAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
DHonor 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.
DHonor 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.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
August 8, 2024 · 2 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
KTry 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.
KAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
August 22, 2023 · 9 citations
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
DMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Questions to ask on a tour of River Oaks Retirement Manor
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on August 8, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- 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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $89,681 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | Fine | $89,681 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 |
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Hospitals near River Oaks Retirement Manor
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.3 mi
Lafayette General Medical Center LafayetteEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 46m for patients treated and sent home
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3.3 mi
University Medical Center LafayetteEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 23m for patients treated and sent home
- 4.0 mi
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties), October 2026. Inspection citations and penalties cover the last three years. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data · Report a problem with this listing. Is this your nursing home? Feature it here.