LASALLE NURSING HOME
139 NINTH STREET, Jena, LA 71342
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LASALLE NURSING HOME Compares
LASALLE NURSING HOME is a 133-bed government-owned nursing facility in Jena, 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 health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (14.2%) is above the Louisiana average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 133 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jena, 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: 9.0% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (61% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 14.2% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (311% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.2% — 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 LASALLE NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LASALLE NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Jena.
What keeps LASALLE NURSING HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help LASALLE NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.0% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LASALLE NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 14.2% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LASALLE NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 48% occupancy across 133 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 LASALLE NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LASALLE NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Jena?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Jena
Jena sits in LaSalle Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% 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+
- 2,461 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 38.4 years
- Median household income
- $51,141
- Median home value
- $107,000
Demographics for LaSalle Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jena.
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