Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family
6900 Chef Menteur Hwy · New Orleans, LA · 70126 · 5042416285
155 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$156,653 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
0.17 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
72% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.69 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 72% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $156,653 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
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 May 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 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 May 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · 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 May 30, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 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 January 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B August 27, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024 · 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 April 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 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 April 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 31, 2024 | Fine | $156,653 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195632 · certified since January 22, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.