Waldon Health Care Center
Kenner, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195203) · 205 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $120,279 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (504) 466-0222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waldon Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Waldon Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.1%.
Waldon Health Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $120,279.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Waldon Health Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kenner, Louisiana, first approved for certification on August 16, 1986. The facility is certified for 205 beds and reports an average daily census of 90 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Inspired Healthcare Management chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 1.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Waldon Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $120,279.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status indicated in the data provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is drawn from CMS Medicare Care Compare data; families should verify current ratings and any updates directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Waldon Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 45.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $120,279.00 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 or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Waldon Health Care Center is certified for 205 beds and has an average daily census of 90 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Inspired Healthcare Management chain, which has 6 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 16, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) scales; Waldon Health Care Center scores 1, 1, 3, and 1 star respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5044660222 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 5044660222 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Waldon Health Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195203?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.