Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City
740 Justa Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
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How Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City Compares
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Morgan City, 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 staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.8%) is below the Louisiana average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.3% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.7% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (31% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.1% — better than the Louisiana average of 27.8%.
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 Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City with other nursing homes in Morgan City.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City 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 Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.7% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 88 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Morgan City?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Morgan City
Morgan City sits in St. Mary Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% 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+
- 8,387 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $40,218
- Median home value
- $105,800
Demographics for St. Mary Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Morgan City.
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