RIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC
3612 BAKER BLVD, Baker, LA 70714
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How RIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC Compares
RIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC is a 132-bed for-profit nursing facility in Baker, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (9.3%) is below the Louisiana average of 27.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 132 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.3% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (66% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (59% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.3% — better than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (67% lower).
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 RIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC with other nursing homes in Baker.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for RIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is RIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC 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 RIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.3% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 132 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVER OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Baker
Baker 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 Baker.
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