For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC

3720 Hwy 80 East, Ruston, LA 71270

1.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Limited Liability company
157 Certified Beds
52 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Staffing Levels

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 9.38%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 33.96%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 3.49%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 33.13%

Lower is better

How Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC Compares

Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC is a 157-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ruston, 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 quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.4%) is above the Louisiana average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 157 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% 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: 34.0% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (49% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 3.5% — about the same as the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.4% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (59% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.1% — 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 Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC with other nursing homes in Ruston.

How is Ruston Nursing and 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 is Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 34.0% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?

High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.4% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC?

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

Where does Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC lag behind other Ruston options?

Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC?

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 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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 195510
County Lincoln
Total Beds 157
Occupied Beds 127
Occupancy Rate 81%
Ownership For profit - Limited Liability company

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Location

3720 Hwy 80 East, Ruston, LA 71270

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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.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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