Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
3720 Hwy 80 East · Ruston, LA · 71270 · 3182555001
157 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Federal penalties on record: $24,846 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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
0.19 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $36,891 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · 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 February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 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 May 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 31, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024
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 April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
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 April 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 22, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 4, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 22, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 4, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 16, 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
| April 16, 2025 | Fine | $15,733 |
| October 19, 2023 | Fine | $12,045 |
| October 19, 2023 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195510 · certified since November 14, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.