THE SUMMIT
2200 MEMORIAL DRIVE, Alexandria, LA 71301
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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
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How THE SUMMIT Compares
THE SUMMIT is a 130-bed for-profit nursing facility in Alexandria, 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 falls resulting in major injury (5.5%) is above the Louisiana average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 130 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Alexandria, the local average is 1.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.1% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.5% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (58% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.9% — 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 THE SUMMIT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE SUMMIT with other nursing homes in Alexandria.
How is THE SUMMIT 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 THE SUMMIT doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.5% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is THE SUMMIT's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 130 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 THE SUMMIT?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does THE SUMMIT lag behind other Alexandria options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.8 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at THE SUMMIT?
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 Alexandria
Alexandria sits in Rapides Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 21,076 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 37.5 years
- Median household income
- $48,013
- Median home value
- $147,200
Demographics for Rapides Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Alexandria.
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