Waldon Health Care Center
2401 Idaho Street · Kenner, LA · 70062 · 5044660222
205 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Inspired Healthcare Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $88,656 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$88,656 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
0.22 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $120,279 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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No harm found · B April 14, 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 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
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 March 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
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 October 17, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2024 | Fine | $88,656 |
| September 5, 2024 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
| April 17, 2024 | Fine | $31,623 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195203 · certified since August 16, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.