Baton Rouge Health Care Center
5550 THOMAS ROAD, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How Baton Rouge Health Care Center Compares
Baton Rouge Health Care Center is a 145-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (11.2%) is below the Louisiana average of 22.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 145 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 21 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Baton Rouge, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.2% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (51% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (38% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.5% — better than the Louisiana average of 28.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 265 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Baton Rouge Health Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Baton Rouge Health Care Center with other nursing homes in Baton Rouge.
What keeps Baton Rouge Health Care Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Baton Rouge Health Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.2% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Baton Rouge Health Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Baton Rouge Health Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 145 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Baton Rouge Health Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Baton Rouge Health Care Center's rating advantage in Baton Rouge?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 stars across 21 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge sits in East Baton Rouge Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 63,024 (14.2%)
- Median age
- 34.2 years
- Median household income
- $56,076
- Median home value
- $201,100
Demographics for East Baton Rouge Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Baton Rouge.
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