River Oaks Retirement Manor
Lafayette, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195502) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $99,451 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (337) 233-7115 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Oaks Retirement Manor has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
River Oaks Retirement Manor reports total nurse staffing of 4.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
River Oaks Retirement Manor has 2 federal fines on record totaling $99,451.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
River Oaks Retirement Manor is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lafayette, Louisiana, operating as a for-profit partnership. The facility has been federally certified since September 1999 and holds 100 certified beds, with an average of 71.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Oaks Retirement Manor has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its staffing rating is 3 out of 5, and its quality measure rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.524 per resident per day, including 0.207 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $99,451.00, and 1 instance of a payment denial for this facility. There is no chain affiliation, abuse icon flag, or Special Focus Facility designation reported in the data provided, and there has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and current ratings directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and reflects a specific data vintage rather than real-time conditions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Oaks Retirement Manor has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
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 4.524 hours per resident per day, with 0.207 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 55.4%. CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $99,451.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
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 a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Oaks Retirement Manor has 100 certified beds and an average daily population of 71.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 27, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 star here), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (1 star), which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (337) 233-7115 and verify details 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) 233-7115 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195502?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.