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32 Crothers Drive Tallulah, LA 71282 · Madison County
CMS certification number 195443 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Tallulah 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 Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Tallulah as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as 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 3.44 hours per resident per day at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Tallulah, below the Louisiana median of 3.73 (US median: 3.72). About 0.16 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.87 hours, 17% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 31.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Louisiana median 46.4%). That is lower than most homes in Louisiana, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Tallulah: Medicare and Medicaid
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Tallulah 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 April 22, 2026 and found 5 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 24 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 24 citations at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Tallulah across 7 inspection dates, 5 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 24 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (6) and pharmacy service (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "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" (tag F0726, level E, April 22, 2026). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 22, 2026 · 5 citations
EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
February 23, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
April 2, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
February 26, 2025 · 10 citations
EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
EProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
ETry 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.
EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EKeep all essential equipment working safely.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
September 16, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
March 13, 2024 · 4 citations
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
February 5, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Questions to ask on a tour of Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Tallulah
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on April 22, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Weekend staffing is 17% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- The home averages about 59% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- 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 $3,145 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Tallulah
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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0.9 mi
Madison Parish Hospital TallulahEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 5m for patients treated and sent home
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18.2 mi
Merit Health River Region VicksburgEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 3m for patients treated and sent home
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18.7 mi
Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi DelhiEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 40m 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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