Onyx Care of Ruston
3720 Hwy 80 East
Ruston LA 71270
Phone: 3182555001
For profit - Limited Liability company
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 Ruston average: 1.0 star lower (2.0), below average
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 | 157 |
| Average residents per day | 129.7 |
| Occupancy | 83% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| County | Lincoln |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2000-11-14 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 195510 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 5 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.25 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.63 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 75.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.8% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 3 |
| Fines (total value) | $36,891 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Total penalties | 4 |
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Is Onyx Care of Ruston highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 2, and quality measures 1.
How many beds does Onyx Care of Ruston have?
CMS certifies 157 beds; the facility reports an average of 129.7 residents per day (about 83% occupancy).
Does Onyx Care of Ruston have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $36,891 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.
Has Onyx Care of Ruston been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.