White Oak Post Acute Care
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195488) · 176 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: 5 totaling $608,723 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (225) 291-7049 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall star rating for White Oak Post Acute Care that can be directly compared to Louisiana's state average of 2.52 stars. Health inspection and staffing star ratings were also not reported in the available CMS data.
White Oak Post Acute Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.33 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 68.7%. A specific staffing star rating was not reported in the available data.
White Oak Post Acute Care has 5 federal fines on record totaling $608,723.00, along with 3 payment denials. CMS has also placed this facility in the Special Focus Facility program due to a history of persistent poor quality and increased inspection oversight.
About this facility
White Oak Post Acute Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (E. Baton Rouge County), first approved for certification on February 15, 2000. The facility is certified for 176 beds and reports an average daily census of 103.3 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility does not currently carry a published overall star rating comparable to the state average of 2.52 for Louisiana. Individual component ratings for health inspection, quality measures, and staffing were not provided in the available data.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.33, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.25. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $608,723.00, along with 3 payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS has placed this facility in the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which is reserved for nursing homes that CMS has identified as having a history of persistent poor quality, defined by more serious deficiencies than most other nursing homes, and/or a pattern of serious problems persisting over a longer period than other facilities. Facilities in this program undergo increased inspection frequency.
White Oak Post Acute Care is part of the Ark Post Acute Network chain, which operates 4 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.7. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects 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?
CMS data provided does not include a published overall star rating for White Oak Post Acute Care; the Louisiana state average overall rating is 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
White Oak Post Acute Care is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.33 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 68.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $608,723.00 and 3 payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has placed White Oak Post Acute Care in the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, indicating a history of persistent poor quality and increased inspection frequency; no abuse icon flag was indicated in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 176 beds and has an average daily census of 103.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Ark Post Acute Network chain, which operates 4 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 15, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-5 star scale; specific component ratings were not provided for this facility in the available data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 225-291-7049 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility directly at 225-291-7049 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195488?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.