Cornerstone at the Ranch

103 West Martial Ave · Lafayette, LA · 70506 · 3379815335

148 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Paramount Healthcare Consultants

Why this verdict

  • Federal penalties on record: $60,418 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

$60,418 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.13 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 43
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 52
Federal penalties 15% 30
Trend 10% 80
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.883.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.130.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.37≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $97,417

Inspection citations (56 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G July 30, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 30, 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 August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 30, 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 August 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Corrected August 22, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E June 16, 2025 · found via complaint

    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

  • Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected July 25, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 30, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    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 September 27, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · 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 September 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected September 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 27, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024

    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 August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E July 10, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024

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

    Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024

    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.

    Corrected August 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D July 10, 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 August 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
July 30, 2025Fine$60,418
July 30, 2025Payment Denial4 days
December 7, 2023Fine$36,999

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195565 · certified since December 6, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.