The Ellington
308 Amelia Street · Rayne, LA · 70578 · 3373345111
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- 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.
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.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $29,007 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 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 September 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
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 July 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
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 July 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 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 July 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2023 · 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 January 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 4, 2024 | Fine | $20,313 |
| April 16, 2024 | Fine | $8,694 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195464 · certified since June 1, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.