VERMILION HEALTH CARE CENTER
14008 CHENEAU ROAD, Kaplan, LA 70548
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How VERMILION HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
VERMILION HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kaplan, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.0%) is below the Louisiana average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kaplan, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.0% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (41% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (36% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.6% — better 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 VERMILION HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VERMILION HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Kaplan.
How is VERMILION HEALTH CARE CENTER 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 practices help VERMILION HEALTH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help VERMILION HEALTH CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.8% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VERMILION HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains VERMILION HEALTH CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Kaplan?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at VERMILION HEALTH CARE CENTER?
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 Kaplan
Kaplan sits in Vermilion Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% 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+
- 9,174 (15.3%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $52,219
- Median home value
- $127,700
Demographics for Vermilion Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kaplan.
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