Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Crowley, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195563) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (337) 783-2740 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.4%.
Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit corporation-operated nursing home in Crowley, Acadia County, Louisiana, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 2002. The facility has 112 certified beds and an average daily census of 101.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southwind holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The facility's four component ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 3, Quality Measure rating of 2, and Staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.73 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of 0.19 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Southwind is part of the Elder Outreach Nursing & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 across the chain. CMS data indicate no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available through that source. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and consult Care Compare for the latest inspection reports and quality measures before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southwind has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Southwind is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.19 per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 39.4%. The staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Southwind has 112 certified beds and an average daily census of 101.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Elder Outreach Nursing & Rehabilitation chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Southwind was first approved for certification on August 2, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; Southwind's are 3 (health inspection), 2 (staffing), and 2 (quality measures).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3377832740 and 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 3377832740 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
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/195563?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.