Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
426 North Washington Street · Marksville, LA · 71351 · 3182534554
64 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Rightcare Health Services
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $21,752 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
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.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 24, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| May 29, 2025 | Fine | $12,642 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195445 · certified since November 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.