Matthews Memorial Health Care Center
Alexandria, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195600) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $36,140
Phone: (318) 445-5215 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Matthews Memorial Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Matthews Memorial Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.78 hours per resident per day, with only 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Matthews Memorial Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $36,140.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the provided data.
About this facility
Matthews Memorial Health Care Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Alexandria, Louisiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 2004. The facility is licensed for 124 beds and reports an average daily census of 88.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Matthews Memorial holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, staffing rating of 2, and quality measure rating of 2 — indicating consistently below-average performance across CMS's measured domains.
CMS staffing data shows total nurse staffing of 3.78 hours per resident per day, with only 0.21 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.2%, a high figure relative to typical benchmarks.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $36,140.00 assessed against this facility, and no payment denials on record.
Matthews Memorial is part of The Beebe Family chain, which operates 48 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8, somewhat higher than this facility's individual rating. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile summarizes only the star ratings, staffing figures, and penalty data published there as of the most recent CMS data refresh.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Matthews Memorial has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is 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 about 3.78 hours per resident per day, with only 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 59.2%. CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $36,140.00, with no payment denials.
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 124 beds and has an average daily census of 88.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Beebe Family chain, which operates 48 facilities with an average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 318-445-5215 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 318-445-5215 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195600?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.