Colonial Oaks Living Center
4312 Ithaca Street · Metairie, LA · 70006 · 5048876414
110 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Plantation Management Company
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.16 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.16 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
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 May 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B April 11, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195536 · certified since December 6, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.