Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City

740 Justa Street
Morgan City LA 70380
Phone: 9853841726

Abuse icon For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality1/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Louisiana average: 1.6 star lower (2.6), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Morgan City average: level with the average (1.0)

CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds88
Average residents per day80.5
Occupancy91%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainLEGACY NURSING & REHABILITATION (11 facilities)
CountySt. Mary
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1996-10-01
CMS certification number (CCN)195386
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle10

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.49
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.34
Total nursing staff turnover50.7%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$109,359
Payment denials2
Total penalties4
This facility has $109,359 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 1, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City have?

CMS certifies 88 beds; the facility reports an average of 80.5 residents per day (about 91% occupancy).

Does Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $109,359 in fines and 2 payment denials for this facility.

Has Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City been cited for abuse?

CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.