THE CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY
602 NORTH DIVISION, Dequincy, LA 70633
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How THE CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY Compares
THE CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dequincy, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.7%) is above the Louisiana average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.2% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.7% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (64% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.4% — better than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (41% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY with other nursing homes in Dequincy.
How is THE CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY 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 THE CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.7% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 16.4% here versus 27.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY?
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 THE CARE CENTER OF DEQUINCY?
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 Dequincy
Dequincy sits in Calcasieu Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 29,910 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $52,866
- Median home value
- $160,800
Demographics for Calcasieu Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dequincy.
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