SeniorCareRanked
Louisiana/BATON ROUGE
46
Poor

STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

3888 NORTH BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 144-bed for profit - corporation nursing home located in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. It has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 46 out of 100, indicating below-average quality and potential concerns. Staff turnover is 40.6%. This facility has no recorded fines. 8 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score46/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating2/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.4 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.20 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover41% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies8 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

    CMS Star Ratings

    Overall
    Health Inspection
    Staffing
    Quality Measures

    Staffing

    Total nurse hours/resident/day3.4
    RN hours/resident/day0.20
    Staff turnover40.6%
    RN turnover50%

    Facility Information

    Beds144
    Avg residents123.1
    OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
    Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
    ChainPLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY
    Deficiencies (last inspection)8
    Resident/Family councilYes

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    What to Look for When Visiting STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

    Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

    Is there an unpleasant smell?

    A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

    Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

    Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

    Count staff vs. residents during your visit

    STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER reports 3.4 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

    Ask about staff consistency

    Staff turnover is 40.6% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

    Ask about their most recent inspection

    8 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

    Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.