Oak Woods Home for the Elderly
1400 Davenport Avenue
Mer Rouge LA 71261
Phone: 3186473691
Non profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- 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 Mer Rouge average: level with the average (1.0)
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 119 |
| Average residents per day | 54.9 |
| Occupancy | 46% |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| County | Morehouse |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2004-06-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 195598 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 8 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 1.01 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 0.80 |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $4,587 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Total penalties | 2 |
Questions to ask Oak Woods Home for the Elderly
- 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 Oak Woods Home for the Elderly 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 Oak Woods Home for the Elderly have?
CMS certifies 119 beds; the facility reports an average of 54.9 residents per day (about 46% occupancy).
Does Oak Woods Home for the Elderly have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $4,587 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.
Has Oak Woods Home for the Elderly been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.