Nursing homes › Louisiana › St James Place Nursing Care Center
333 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 · 2254903252 · 90 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 4.87 (Louisiana median: 3.62). RN hours: 0.31. Weekend total: 4.12. Nursing staff turnover: 25%.
All-time on record: 22 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-09 |
| 2025-06-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-25 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-25 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2025-06-25 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-25 |
| 2024-10-04 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-05-31 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-05-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-05-31 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | J | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-05-31 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-05-31 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-05-31 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-05-31 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-05-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-05-31 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-05-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-05-31 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-05-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-04 |
| 2023-04-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-05 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-31 | Fine | $72,485 |
| 2024-05-31 | Payment Denial | 5 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENDER, RALPH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| BUTTS, LUCIUS | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| DUCKWORTH, SHANNON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
| DUNCAN, CHRISTOPHER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2018 |
| GIBSON, LINDA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2022 |
| JACKSON, STEVE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2016 |
| KURZ, GEORGE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/16/2013 |
| NOLAND, NANETTE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/16/2013 |
| SANGARI, KIM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2021 |
| SMITH, JOHN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/16/2013 |
| WARRINGTON, DAVID | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2016 |
| NELSON, AMY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| MELANCON, THOMAS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2001 |
| WAGER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2021 |
| BANDA, VENKATRAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2019 |
| WAGER, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2021 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 195410. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.