St. Helena Parish Nursing Home
32 North 2nd Street · Greensburg, LA · 70441 · 2252224102
72 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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 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.
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.
$292,709 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $319,733 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · L August 28, 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 October 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 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 October 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · H May 1, 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 May 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 9, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C April 9, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C April 9, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 29, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 29, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 | Fine | $214,871 |
| August 28, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
| April 9, 2025 | Fine | $77,838 |
| April 9, 2025 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $27,024 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195610 · certified since October 22, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.