PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON
1405 WHITE STREET, Ruston, LA 71270
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON Compares
PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON is a 123-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ruston, 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 staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.6%) is above the Louisiana average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 123 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ruston, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.8% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.6% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (80% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.4% — 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 PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON with other nursing homes in Ruston.
How is PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON addressing its staffing levels 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 PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.6% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 32.4% here versus 27.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 56% occupancy across 123 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 PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON's rating advantage in Ruston?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Ruston
Ruston sits in Lincoln Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% 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+
- 6,422 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 28.1 years
- Median household income
- $36,496
- Median home value
- $152,400
Demographics for Lincoln Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ruston.
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