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Health Inspection

Heritage Manor Of Opelousas

September 24, 2025 · Opelousas, LA · 7941 I-49 South Service Road
Citations 3
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 109
Provider ID 195321
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Heritage Manor Of Opelousas
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Inspection Summary

HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS in OPELOUSAS, LA — inspection on September 24, 2025.

Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0677
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS in OPELOUSAS, LA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-24.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-17.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS in OPELOUSAS, LA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0710 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-24.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-17.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS in OPELOUSAS, LA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-24.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-17.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in OPELOUSAS, LA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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