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Oak Woods Home For The Elderly is a 1-star rated nursing home in Mer Rouge, LA with 119 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 2/5.

The facility has 47 health violations on record. Federal fines total $156,012 across 37 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: February 4, 2025.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Louisiana public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Inspection History Overview

Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 7 penalties totaling $58,720

$22,830

Fine

$13,739

Fine

$13,636

Fine

$4,257

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

2021 14 penalties totaling $4,258

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

2020 15 penalties totaling $47,235

$4,258

Fine

$4,258

Fine

$3,930

Fine

$3,603

Fine

$3,275

Fine

$2,948

Fine

$2,620

Fine

$2,292

Fine

$17,758

Fine

$0

Payment Denial

$1,965

Fine

$1,638

Fine

$1,310

Fine

$983

Fine

$655

Fine

2019 1 penalties totaling $45,799

$45,799

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 13 violations

Tag 0638 D Feb 4, 2025

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0689 D Feb 4, 2025

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0693 E Feb 4, 2025

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0695 E Feb 4, 2025

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0700 E Feb 4, 2025

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0725 E Feb 4, 2025

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0732 E Feb 4, 2025

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0756 E Feb 4, 2025

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0757 E Feb 4, 2025

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0812 E Feb 4, 2025

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0851 F Feb 4, 2025

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0880 E Feb 4, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025
Tag 0919 E Feb 4, 2025

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2025

2024 3 violations

Tag 0640 D Jan 24, 2024

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2024
Tag 0655 D Jan 24, 2024

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2024
Tag 0677 E Jan 24, 2024

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2024

2023 3 violations

Tag 0610 D Feb 8, 2023

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Mar 10, 2023
Tag 0640 D Feb 8, 2023

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

✓ Corrected: Mar 10, 2023
Tag 0726 E Feb 8, 2023

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: Mar 10, 2023

2022 3 violations

Tag 0684 E Feb 17, 2022

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2022
Tag 0761 D Feb 17, 2022

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: Apr 15, 2022
Tag 0882 D Feb 17, 2022

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Apr 15, 2022

2021 1 violations

Tag 0609 D Jan 15, 2021

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2020 2 violations

Tag 0880 E Oct 15, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 29, 2020
Tag 0880 K Sep 15, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 29, 2020

2019 6 violations

Tag 0559 D Apr 5, 2019

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

✓ Corrected: May 3, 2019
Tag 0686 K Apr 5, 2019

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: May 3, 2019
Tag 0688 E Apr 5, 2019

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: May 3, 2019
Tag 0692 E Apr 5, 2019

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: May 3, 2019
Tag 0758 E Apr 5, 2019

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: May 3, 2019
Tag 0835 K Apr 5, 2019

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

✓ Corrected: May 3, 2019

2018 3 violations

Tag 0677 D Dec 27, 2018

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Feb 1, 2019
Tag 0657 D Mar 15, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Apr 23, 2018
Tag 0842 D Mar 15, 2018

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Apr 23, 2018

2017 13 violations

Tag 0225 E Aug 9, 2017

1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2017
Tag 0498 D Aug 9, 2017

Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2017
Tag 0282 E Feb 23, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017
Tag 0309 E Feb 23, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017
Tag 0323 D Feb 23, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017
Tag 0325 E Feb 23, 2017

Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017
Tag 0327 E Feb 23, 2017

Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017
Tag 0363 E Feb 23, 2017

Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017
Tag 0371 E Feb 23, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017
Tag 0428 D Feb 23, 2017

At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017
Tag 0441 E Feb 23, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017
Tag 0504 E Feb 23, 2017

Provide or obtain laboratory services only when ordered by the attending physician.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017
Tag 0514 E Feb 23, 2017

Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Mar 31, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Woods Home For The Elderly

What violations has Oak Woods Home For The Elderly received?
Oak Woods Home For The Elderly has 47 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Oak Woods Home For The Elderly?
Oak Woods Home For The Elderly has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Oak Woods Home For The Elderly last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Oak Woods Home For The Elderly safe?
Safety at Oak Woods Home For The Elderly should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Oak Woods Home For The Elderly?
Phone: (318) 647-3691. Address: 1400 Davenport Avenue, Mer Rouge, LA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Oak Woods Home For The Elderly offer?
Oak Woods Home For The Elderly is a skilled nursing facility with 119 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Mer Rouge, LA?
Compare Oak Woods Home For The Elderly with other nursing homes in Mer Rouge, LA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.

Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: February 4, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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