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CMS CCN 1954102026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

St James Place Nursing Care Center

333 Lee Drive · Baton Rouge, LA 70808 · E. Baton Rouge County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds90CMS provider file
Recent citation rows22current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-06-2582025-06-250
Cycle 22024-05-31132024-05-310
Cycle 32023-04-1312023-04-130
02 / CITATION DETAIL

22 rows in the current release

3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 3 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-01-08 · HEALTHF0842Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-09 · complaint
2025-06-25 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 · HEALTHF0842Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 · HEALTHF0849Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-25
2025-06-25 · HEALTHF0887Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-25
2024-10-04 · HEALTHF0842Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-31 · complaint
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0558Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0580Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0684Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0726Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0732Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0757Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0758Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2024-05-31 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-04
2023-04-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-05
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-05-31Fine$72,4850
2024-05-31Payment Denial$05
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • BENDER, RALPHIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2023
  • BUTTS, LUCIUSIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2023
  • DUCKWORTH, SHANNONIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2022
  • DUNCAN, CHRISTOPHERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2018
  • GIBSON, LINDAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2022
  • JACKSON, STEVEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2016
  • KURZ, GEORGEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/16/2013
  • NOLAND, NANETTEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/16/2013
  • SANGARI, KIMIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2021
  • SMITH, JOHNIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/16/2013
  • WARRINGTON, DAVIDIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2016
  • NELSON, AMYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2024
  • MELANCON, THOMASIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2001
  • WAGER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2021
  • BANDA, VENKATRAMIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2019
  • WAGER, RICHARDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2021
  • BANDA, VENKATRAMIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/25/2025
  • NELSON, AMYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2024

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.87per resident day
RN hours0.31per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.12per resident day
Staff turnover24.6%CMS reported field
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