Jefferson Healthcare Center
2200 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Jefferson Healthcare Center Compares
Jefferson Healthcare Center is a 222-bed for-profit nursing facility in Jefferson, 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 health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.9%) is below the Louisiana average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 222 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jefferson, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.6% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (43% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (73% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (42% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.7% — 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 Jefferson Healthcare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Jefferson Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Jefferson.
How is Jefferson Healthcare Center addressing its health inspections 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 is Jefferson Healthcare Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.6% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Jefferson Healthcare Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Jefferson Healthcare Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Jefferson Healthcare Center lag behind other Jefferson options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Jefferson Healthcare Center?
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 Jefferson
Jefferson sits in Jefferson Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% 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+
- 74,514 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $54,825
- Median home value
- $193,600
Demographics for Jefferson Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jefferson.
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