HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS
7941 I-49 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, Opelousas, LA 70570
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS Compares
HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS is a 109-bed for-profit nursing facility in Opelousas, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.7%) is above the Louisiana average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 109 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Opelousas, the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.3% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (34% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.6% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (28% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.9% — 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 HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS with other nursing homes in Opelousas.
How is HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS addressing its quality measures 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 HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.3% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 109 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HERITAGE MANOR OF OPELOUSAS lag behind other Opelousas options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Opelousas
Opelousas sits in St. Landry Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.0% 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+
- 13,255 (16.0%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $40,859
- Median home value
- $122,900
Demographics for St. Landry Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Opelousas.
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