Vermilion Health Care Center
Kaplan, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195442) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (337) 643-1949 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vermilion Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Vermilion Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.54 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.20 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
Vermilion Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status appears in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Vermilion Health Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Kaplan, Louisiana, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1997. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 87.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vermilion Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 3 stars. These four ratings combine into the overall CMS score, though each measures a different aspect of care — inspections, resident outcomes, and staffing levels.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.54, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.20. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there is no federal fine or payment denial history on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the record provided.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vermilion Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.54 hours per resident per day, including about 0.20 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 43.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
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?
The facility is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 87.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in the record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 15, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (5 stars), quality measures (1 star), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 337-643-1949 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 337-643-1949 to arrange a tour and discuss details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record for Vermilion Health Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195442?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.