Government Medicare Medicaid

OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER

8340 BARINGER FOREMAN ROAD., Baton Rouge, LA 70817

4.0 CMS Rating
Government - Federal
136 Certified Beds
81 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 6.93%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 13.65%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 4.18%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 34.72%

Lower is better

How OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER Compares

OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER is a 136-bed government-owned nursing facility in Baton Rouge, 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, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (13.7%) is below the Louisiana average of 22.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 136 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.

Among the 22 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Baton Rouge, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Louisiana average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (40% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.9% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.7% — 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 OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Baton Rouge.

What keeps OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What practices help OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.7% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 4.2% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 136 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Baton Rouge?

Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 22 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

The Senior Community Around Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge sits in East Baton Rouge Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+
63,024 (14.2%)
Median age
34.2 years
Median household income
$56,076
Median home value
$201,100

Demographics for East Baton Rouge Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Baton Rouge.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 195571
County E. Baton Rouge
Total Beds 136
Occupied Beds 126
Occupancy Rate 93%
Ownership Government - Federal

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Location

8340 BARINGER FOREMAN ROAD., Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

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