Jefferson Healthcare Center
Jefferson, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195272) · 222 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (504) 837-3144 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jefferson Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Jefferson Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.4%.
Jefferson Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record, according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Jefferson Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Jefferson, Louisiana, operating with 222 certified beds and an average daily census of 162 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since July 1992. It is part of the Plantation Management Company chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.8 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Jefferson Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.13 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at 0.16 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Jefferson Healthcare Center in this dataset. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months.
Families should note that CMS's four star ratings — overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — are designed to be reviewed together, and this facility's ratings are at or below the low end of the scale in three of the four categories. Data is sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Jefferson Healthcare Center 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?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.13 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.16 per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 62.4%, earning a 1-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Jefferson Healthcare Center has 222 certified beds with an average of 162 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Plantation Management Company chain of 16 facilities, which averages a 1.8 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5048373144 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5048373144 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195272?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.