WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC
706 ROSS STREET, Oak Grove, LA 71263
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How WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC Compares
WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Oak Grove, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.8%) is above the Louisiana average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Oak Grove, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.4% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.8% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (125% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.3% — 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 WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC with other nursing homes in Oak Grove.
How is WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC 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 WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.8% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.7% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 80 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC's rating advantage in Oak Grove?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Oak Grove
Oak Grove sits in West Carroll Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 2,075 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $42,545
- Median home value
- $85,800
Demographics for West Carroll Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Oak Grove.
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