Grace Nursing Home
1181 Hwy 19 · Slaughter, LA · 70777 · 2253060030
128 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
2 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.
$53,262 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.17 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $53,262 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
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 January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 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 January 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G June 12, 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 July 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 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 July 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 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 May 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 16, 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 November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 16, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 16, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
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 July 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 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 October 26, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $14,015 |
| September 5, 2024 | Fine | $39,247 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195258 · certified since July 26, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.