West Carroll Care Center, Inc
Oak Grove, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195398) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $54,806
Phone: (318) 428-9612 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Carroll Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
West Carroll Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show West Carroll Care Center has 4 federal fines totaling $54,806.00, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
West Carroll Care Center, Inc is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, certified since 1997. It is certified for 80 beds and has an average of 73.7 residents, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.51 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.19 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.1%.
On its penalty record, CMS lists 4 federal fines totaling $54,806.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
No ownership change has been recorded in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation data is provided in the CMS record reviewed.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent reporting period available in the source data. Families should review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for further detail 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?
West Carroll Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a 28.1% nursing turnover rate; its CMS staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $54,806.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 80 beds with an average of 73.7 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 CMS record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
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 3184289612 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 3184289612 to arrange a visit and review the full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195398?state=LA.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195398?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.