Cypress at Lake Providence
5976 Us-65 North · Lake Providence, LA · 71254 · 3185592248
108 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Volare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $41,631 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $74,456 |
Inspection citations (69 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026 · 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 April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 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 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Try 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.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
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 June 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 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 June 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B May 21, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 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 May 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Fine | $15,119 |
| April 1, 2025 | Fine | $26,512 |
| May 8, 2024 | Fine | $32,825 |
| May 8, 2024 | Payment Denial | 12 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195585 · certified since June 10, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.