The Ellington
Rayne, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195464) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $29,007
Phone: (337) 334-5111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Ellington in Rayne, LA has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Ellington reports total nurse staffing of about 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.
The Ellington has 2 federal fines on record totaling $29,007.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
The Ellington is a 120-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Rayne, Acadia County, Louisiana, operating under For profit - Corporation ownership. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1998, and CMS data show an average daily census of 108.6 residents.
CMS Care Compare assigns The Ellington an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The facility's four component ratings under CMS Care Compare are: health inspection rating of 3, staffing rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 1, and an overall rating of 2, compared against the state average noted above.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.13 hours per resident per day, with 0.22 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $29,007.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation is present in the data provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months per CMS records, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for The Ellington. Families should review the facility's inspection history directly on CMS Care Compare for further detail. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Ellington has a CMS 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?
The Ellington is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 38.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $29,007.00 and 0 payment denials 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 or Special Focus Status for The Ellington.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Ellington has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 108.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Ellington is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Ellington has been certified since June 1, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (1 star), each reflecting a different aspect of care and compliance.
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 337-334-5111 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 337-334-5111 to arrange a tour and ask about specific services.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review The Ellington's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195464?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.