Baton Rouge Health Care Center
Baton Rouge, E. Baton Rouge County, Louisiana · CCN 195361 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Commcare Corporation (14 facilities, chain average 3.7 stars)
CMS rates Baton Rouge Health Care Center 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 145 certified beds, 90 residents a day on average. 13 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 2 fines totalling $63,663 and 1 payment denial.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.45432 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.27605 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.54704 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.2% (registered nurses 62.5%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-25 |
| 2025-10-01 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-25 |
| 2025-10-01 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-25 |
| 2025-05-13 complaint survey |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-30 |
| 2024-10-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-10-02 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-10-02 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-06-20 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-06-05 |
| 2024-06-20 complaint survey |
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-02 |
| 2023-10-04 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-04 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-04 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-08-23 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-20 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-20 | Fine | $21,863 |
| 2023-10-04 | Payment denial for 13 days from 2023-11-02 | — |
| 2023-10-04 | Fine | $41,800 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commcare Corporation Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1994-03-01 |
| Commcare Management Corporation Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-07-01 |
| Mangun, Garold Individual | corporate director | — | 1997-06-09 |
| Masson, Henry Individual | corporate director | — | 1992-12-24 |
| Prechter, Patricia Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-03-01 |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn Individual | corporate officer | — | 2010-01-01 |
| Masson, Henry Individual | corporate officer | — | 1996-07-01 |
| Gardner, George Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-07-01 |
| Goux, Jon Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-07-01 |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2010-01-01 |
| Hudson, Mary Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-07-01 |
| Tucker, James Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2010-01-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in E. Baton Rouge County.