CHERRY RIDGE
5980 CHERRY RIDGE RD, Bastrop, LA 71220
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CHERRY RIDGE Compares
CHERRY RIDGE is a 110-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bastrop, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.4%) is above the Louisiana average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 110 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bastrop, the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.2% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (57% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.2% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CHERRY RIDGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CHERRY RIDGE with other nursing homes in Bastrop.
How is CHERRY RIDGE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CHERRY RIDGE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.4% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CHERRY RIDGE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CHERRY RIDGE's rating advantage in Bastrop?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CHERRY RIDGE?
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 Bastrop
Bastrop sits in Morehouse Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,751 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 40.3 years
- Median household income
- $33,780
- Median home value
- $94,500
Demographics for Morehouse Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bastrop.
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