Alpine Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
Ruston, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195538) · 144 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (318) 255-6492 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alpine Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Alpine Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation reports 3.15 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6 percent.
Alpine Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted for this facility in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Alpine Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ruston, Lincoln County, Louisiana, operating with 144 certified beds and an average daily census of 115.8 residents. The facility is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 11, 2002. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Alpine holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. This overall score is built from a Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 1 star, and a Staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.15 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials — meaning no federal fines are on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status appears in the provided data for this facility.
Alpine is part of the Priority Management chain, which operates 38 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars, higher than Alpine's individual rating.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported at the time of this listing's data pull. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alpine has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Alpine is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.15 hours per resident per day, with 0.25 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 35.6%, and the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Alpine has 144 certified beds with an average daily census of 115.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Alpine is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Priority Management chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Alpine was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 11, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (3 stars for Alpine), Staffing (1 star), Quality Measures (1 star), and an Overall rating (1 star) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3182556492 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3182556492 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195538?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.