Golden Age of Welsh, LLC
410 South Simmons Street · Welsh, LA · 70591 · 3377342555
114 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $43,368 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
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
0.29 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $43,368 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected September 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G July 17, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 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 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023
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 July 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2024 | Fine | $43,368 |
| July 17, 2024 | Payment Denial | 22 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195522 · certified since May 17, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.