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5550 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70811 · (225) 774-2141 · 145 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Commcare Corporation, a group operating 14 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 3.7/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $385,539 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.45 (Louisiana median: 3.62). RN hours: 0.28. Weekend total: 3.55. Nursing staff turnover: 43%.
All-time on record: 13 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-25 |
| 2025-10-01 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-25 |
| 2025-10-01 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-25 |
| 2025-05-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2024-10-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-10-02 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-10-02 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-06-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-06-05 |
| 2024-06-20 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-02 |
| 2023-10-04 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-04 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-04 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-08-23 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-20 | Fine | $21,863 |
| 2023-10-04 | Fine | $41,800 |
| 2023-10-04 | Payment Denial | 13 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMCARE CORPORATION | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 03/01/1994 |
| MANGUN, GAROLD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/1997 |
| MASSON, HENRY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/24/1992 |
| PRECHTER, PATRICIA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2018 |
| HARVEY PSARELLIS, DAWN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2010 |
| MASSON, HENRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/1996 |
| COMMCARE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| GARDNER, GEORGE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| GOUX, JON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| HARVEY PSARELLIS, DAWN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2010 |
| HUDSON, MARY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| TUCKER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2010 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Baton Rouge Health Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 195361), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/baton-rouge-health-care-center-baton-rouge-la/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 195361. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.