LESLIE LAKES RETIREMENT CENTER
1355 SIXTH STREET, Arcadia, LA 71001
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How LESLIE LAKES RETIREMENT CENTER Compares
LESLIE LAKES RETIREMENT CENTER is a 150-bed for-profit nursing facility in Arcadia, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.9%) is above the Louisiana average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 150 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Arcadia, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 35.6% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (56% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.9% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (67% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.2% — 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 LESLIE LAKES RETIREMENT CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LESLIE LAKES RETIREMENT CENTER with other nursing homes in Arcadia.
How is LESLIE LAKES RETIREMENT CENTER 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 LESLIE LAKES RETIREMENT CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 35.6% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LESLIE LAKES RETIREMENT CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LESLIE LAKES RETIREMENT CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 150 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 LESLIE LAKES RETIREMENT CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LESLIE LAKES RETIREMENT 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 Arcadia
Arcadia sits in Bienville Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 2,732 (20.4%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $27,815
- Median home value
- $73,700
Demographics for Bienville Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Arcadia.
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