CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT
1980 JEFFERSON HWY, Lutcher, LA 70071
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT Compares
CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT is a 116-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lutcher, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.4%) is below the Louisiana average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 116 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.0% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (59% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.4% — better than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (27% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT with other nursing homes in Lutcher.
How is CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 20.4% here versus 27.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 116 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 CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB AND RETIREMENT?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lutcher
Lutcher sits in St. James Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,663 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $53,209
- Median home value
- $168,700
Demographics for St. James Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lutcher.
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