KAPLAN HEALTHCARE CENTER
1300 W. EIGHTH STREET, Kaplan, LA 70548
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How KAPLAN HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
KAPLAN HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 113-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kaplan, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.0%) is below the Louisiana average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 113 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kaplan, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.5% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (43% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (30% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.1% — 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 KAPLAN HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing KAPLAN HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Kaplan.
How is KAPLAN HEALTHCARE 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 practices help KAPLAN HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.5% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help KAPLAN HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is KAPLAN HEALTHCARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 113 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at KAPLAN HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does KAPLAN HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Kaplan options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Kaplan
Kaplan sits in Vermilion Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% 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+
- 9,174 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $52,219
- Median home value
- $127,700
Demographics for Vermilion Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kaplan.
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