Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
426 North Washington Street, Marksville, LA 71351
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How Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Compares
Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 64-bed for-profit nursing facility in Marksville, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (40.2%) is above the Louisiana average of 22.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 64 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Marksville, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 40.2% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (76% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 41.3% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (48% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Marksville.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center addressing its health inspections 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 Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 40.2% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center lag behind other Marksville options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Marksville
Marksville sits in Avoyelles 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 lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,869 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 38.4 years
- Median household income
- $35,530
- Median home value
- $103,900
Demographics for Avoyelles Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Marksville.
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