River Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC
3612 Baker Blvd · Baker, LA · 70714 · 2257780573
132 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Central Management Company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
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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.
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.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.15 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $17,388 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 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.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 5, 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 February 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 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 September 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2023
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 October 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 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 October 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 12, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| March 5, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195561 · certified since June 23, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.