Kaplan Healthcare Center
Kaplan, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195315) · 113 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $34,508
Phone: (337) 270-6131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kaplan Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Louisiana state average of about 2.5 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Kaplan Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.28 hours per resident per day, including just 0.27 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Staff turnover is high at 47.7%, and CMS gives the facility a 2-star staffing rating.
Kaplan Healthcare Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $34,508.00, with no payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Kaplan Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Kaplan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1995. The facility has 113 certified beds and an average daily census of 72.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Kaplan Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its component ratings are also low: 2 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.28 hours per resident per day, with 0.27 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.7%, a relatively high figure.
On the penalty front, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $34,508.00 assessed against this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Kaplan Healthcare Center is part of the Nexion Health chain, which operates 51 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.2 stars, similar to this facility's individual rating. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data and ratings can change with each update cycle.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kaplan Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident per day, with 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 47.7%. CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $34,508.00 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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 113 certified beds with an average daily census of 72.5 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 Nexion Health chain, which operates 51 facilities averaging 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 2, 2, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3372706131 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not address tour details; contact the facility at 3372706131 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195315?state=LA for the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports.
Did ownership of this facility change recently?
No, CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
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.