Christwood
Covington, LA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 195381) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (985) 898-0515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Christwood holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Christwood reports total nurse staffing of 4.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Christwood has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Christwood is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Covington, St. Tammany County, Louisiana, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 30 beds and reports an average daily census of 22.8 residents. It has been federally approved and certified since July 22, 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, Christwood holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average overall rating of 2.52. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.70, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus program designation associated with this listing in the provided data.
Christwood is part of the Greenbrier Senior Living chain, which operates 2 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 4.5 stars. CMS data indicate no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS 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?
Christwood has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists Christwood's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.70 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 35.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for Christwood.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus program status for Christwood.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Christwood is certified for 30 beds and has an average daily census of 22.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Christwood is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Greenbrier Senior Living chain, which includes 2 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Christwood has been certified since July 22, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9858980515 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact Christwood at 9858980515 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Christwood's up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195381?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.