Cornerstone At The Ranch
Lafayette, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195565) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $97,417 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (337) 981-5335 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cornerstone At The Ranch has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below Louisiana's state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Cornerstone At The Ranch reports total nurse staffing of 3.33 hours per resident per day, including just 0.14 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Cornerstone At The Ranch has 2 federal fines on record totaling $97,417, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was reported in this facility's CMS data.
About this facility
Cornerstone At The Ranch is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lafayette, Louisiana, operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 148 beds and reports an average daily census of 78.5 residents. It has been federally certified since December 2002.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cornerstone At The Ranch holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.33 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.14 per resident per day. CMS's nursing turnover figure was not provided in this data set.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $97,417, along with 1 payment denial issued against this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the data provided for this listing.
Cornerstone At The Ranch is part of the Paramount Healthcare Consultants chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars. CMS data indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data 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?
Cornerstone At The Ranch has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, with 0.14 RN hours per resident per day; CMS turnover data was not provided. Its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $97,417 and 1 payment denial.
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?
It is certified for 148 beds with an average daily census of 78.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Paramount Healthcare Consultants chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 6, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall rating; here they are 2, 1, and 3 stars respectively, with an overall of 1 star.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 337-981-5335 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 337-981-5335 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195565?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.