Oak Woods Home for the Elderly
Mer Rouge, LA, 71261
Morehouse County benchmark
Average nursing home: $7,975 – $11,925/month
Based on 4 facilities in Morehouse County
State inspection record
Last inspected: February 4, 2025
13 deficiencies found during last health inspection.
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Deficiencies by category
Individual citations (5 of 13)
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
About severity codes: A-C = minimal harm, D-F = more than minimal harm, G-I = actual harm, J-L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).
Inspection timeline
February 4, 2025
13 deficiencies found
Questions to ask on your tour
Personalized questions based on Oak Woods Home for the Elderly's actual inspection history and care type.
Based on inspection history
- 1.How is care plan compliance monitored?
- 2.What steps have you taken to address past quality of care issues?
- 3.How quickly are call bells answered on average?
- 4.What is the RN-to-resident ratio on each shift?
- 5.How quickly can a doctor see a resident if needed?
- 6.How are medications stored and tracked?
- 7.What is the medication error rate?
Essential questions
- •What is the all-in monthly cost, including all fees and surcharges?
- •What is the staff-to-resident ratio during day and night shifts?
- •How do you handle medical emergencies?
- •Can I see a copy of your most recent state inspection report?
- •What happens if my loved one's care needs change?
- •Can I speak with current residents or family members?
- •What is the community fee and is it refundable?
- •What are the contract cancellation terms?
Tip: Bring a notepad and take notes. Visit at different times of day. Ask to see the dining room during a meal.
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12 months
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About
A licensed skilled nursing facility in Mer Rouge, Louisiana, providing 24-hour medical supervision and comprehensive care for seniors.
Languages spoken
English
Capacity
119 beds
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