The Oaks
Monroe, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195542) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $27,005
Phone: (318) 387-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Oaks in Monroe, Louisiana has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of about 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Oaks reports total nurse staffing of about 4.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.9%.
The Oaks has 1 federal fine on record totaling $27,005.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
The Oaks is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Monroe, Ouachita County, Louisiana, first approved for certification on March 22, 2002. The facility is certified for 125 beds and reports an average daily census of 62.8 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the available CMS data.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Oaks holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average overall rating of 2.52. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 4.35 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.21 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $27,005.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation are indicated in the data provided for The Oaks.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measure reports directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and other figures are subject to periodic CMS updates. Data reflected here is drawn from CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Oaks 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?
The Oaks is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.35 hours per resident per day, with 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 58.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $27,005.00 and 0 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 a Special Focus Facility designation for The Oaks.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Oaks is certified for 125 beds and reports an average daily population of 62.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Oaks is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Oaks was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 22, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for The Oaks these are 2, 3, 3, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 318-387-5300 or check Medicare Care Compare for services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 318-387-5300 to arrange a visit and ask about specific concerns.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current CMS profile for The Oaks at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195542?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.