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Nursing Home in Louisiana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Colonial Oaks Living Center

Nursing Home in Louisiana

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Colonial Oaks Living Center

METAIRIE, LA 70006 View map
Overview of Colonial Oaks Living Center
Colonial Oaks Living Center in Metairie provides a warm and welcoming place of joy and dignity to those who desire a short-term stay of rehabilitation or those who can no longer safely live alone. The facility offers a comprehensive and holistic care program to enhance residents’ quality of life. It provides a homelike environment with multiple common areas for residents to socialize and enjoy numerous amenities.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
2/5
Louisiana average: 2.2/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5
Louisiana average: 2.6/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
2/5
Louisiana average: 2.0/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
2/5
Louisiana average: 2.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 41m per day

This home provides 3% less nursing time per resident than the Louisiana average.

Louisiana average: 3h 49m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 110

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Louisiana average
Occupancy rate 79.1%
Residents per day (avg) 88
Occupancy rate
79.1%
Residents per day (avg)
88

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

77% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.7M
Profit
$1.2M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11,738,934.00
Profit
$1,176,639.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.0M
33.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.6M
Total costs $10.6M
Bed community size
110-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
In line with Louisiana average
Occupied beds
87 / 110
Average residents 89 per day

License details

Facility type
Medicare And Medicaid
County: Jefferson

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 195536

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: COLONIAL OAKS CARE CENTER OF METAIRIE
Profit status: For profit - Limited Liability company

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features: Resident security system.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private And Companion Accommodations
Resident Security System
Beauty Salon Services
Wi-Fi Access
Cable Tv Connections
Scheduled Medical Transportation
Therapy Services
Social Services
Laundry And Housekeeping Services
Dietary Services
Resident Phone
Entertainment And Comfortable Lounge Areas
Chaplain Visits
Flexible Visiting Hours
Recreational Activity Program
Courtyards For Enjoying The Outdoors

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Long-term Care, Hospice Care, Short-term Accelerated Rehab Suites, Admissions, Activities, Dining, Local Attractions, Events, Membership
Religious Services
Chaplain visits.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Colonial Oaks offers an exceptional dining experience in a gardenlike dining setting.
Contact Colonial Oaks Living Center

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
2 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Ranked 63rd (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Health Inspection Rating
2 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.

Ranked 84th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Quality Measures Rating
2 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring resident health outcomes and care practices.

Ranked 39th (tied) of 157 homes in Louisiana

Staffing Rating
2 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Ranked 53rd (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Inspection History

In Louisiana, the Department of Health, Health Standards Section performs unannounced onsite surveys to verify that healthcare providers meet both state licensing and federal safety rules.

7 visits/inspections

2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

1 routine inspections

Results

6 with issues

1 without issues

Latest inspection

Date April 8, 2025
Annual Inspection

24 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 23

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection
3.29

Louisiana average 3.95


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 9 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Louisiana average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Louisiana average: 0.5

22 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

1 minor citation More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Apr 08, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Apr 08, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Apr 08, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Apr 08, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Louisiana The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.

5 facilities compared · CMS & LA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

GONZALES
102
96.2%
+34%
4.22
+8%
+2%
2
19
3.8
1
99
Arceneaux, Brett
$10.5M
$4.4M
42%
195401
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RUSTON
144
75.2%
+5%
3.25
-69%
-22%
0
20
5.0
0
104
-
$13.2M
$3.7M
28.1%
195538
Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

FARMERVILLE
150
64.5%
-10%
3.57
-43%
-14%
0
24
6.0
0
97
Joe Kenneth Newton Jr. Qsst Trust
$7.3M
$3.6M
49.1%
195459
Colonial Oaks Living Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

METAIRIE
110
81.3%
+13%
3.69
-80%
-11%
0
23
3.3
0
88
Irrv Property Tr For The Quirk Children
$11.7M
$4.0M
34.2%
195536
Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

OAKDALE
91
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 110
Employees 91
Contractors 19
Staff to resident ratio 1.26:1
19% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average ratio: 1.56:1

Avg staff/day 37
Average shift 8.6 hours
5% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 8.2 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 28,790
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 1
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 29
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 63
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

1.4%

417 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 17 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant46176314,06891100%8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse290298,92691100%8.3
RN Director of Nursing7073,1758088%8.3
Mental Health Service Worker1016446571%9.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist3036177886%7.7
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner2024846167%7.9
Dietitian1012893640%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0113667%6
Medical Director0112433%8
Registered Nurse1011522%7.7
63 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
29 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 88%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 86%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 40%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Registered Nurse
% of Days 2%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
87 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
18 residents (20.7%)
Medicaid
51 residents (58.6%)
Private pay or other
18 residents (20.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.5
27% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 11.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.5
24% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.0%
56% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.9%
32% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.7%
27% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 17.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.9%
47% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 12.1%
90% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
32% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.8%
27% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
26% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 27.8%
36% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 78.2%
15% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.7%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.8%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
28% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.0%
22% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas.

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

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