Christwood
100 Christwood Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 Christwood Compares
Christwood is a 30-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Covington, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.1%) is above the Louisiana average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 30 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Covington, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.1% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (51% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.1% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (54% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.1% — better 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 Christwood
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Christwood with other nursing homes in Covington.
What keeps Christwood'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 Christwood keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.1% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Christwood doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.1% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Christwood?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Christwood's rating advantage in Covington?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 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 Christwood?
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 Covington
Covington sits in St. Tammany Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% 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+
- 43,912 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 40.4 years
- Median household income
- $70,730
- Median home value
- $223,300
Demographics for St. Tammany Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Covington.
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