Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · Nursing home
Waldon Health Care Center
1 of 5 overall from CMS
2401 Idaho Street, Kenner, LA 70062
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.6
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.48 hours Below the state average of 3.76
- Nursing staff who left in a year 45.1% Below the state average of 47.6%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 38 4 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $120,279 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 43.9% of 205 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Waldon Health Care Center is a 205-bed nursing home in Kenner, Louisiana (Jefferson Parish). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.48 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.76. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $120,279 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 205
- Residents per day (average)
- 90.0
- Certified since
- 1986 (40 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Inspired Healthcare Management (6 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Waldon Health Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $120,279 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- About 43.9% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.21 hours per resident per day; the Louisiana average is 0.31. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Louisiana average 2.6
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Louisiana average 2.9
- Staffing 3 of 5 Louisiana average 2.4
- Quality measures 1 of 5 Louisiana average 2.2
The vertical line marks the Louisiana average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.48 h Louisiana average 3.76
- Nurse aides 2.07 h Louisiana average 2.27
- Licensed practical nurses 1.21 h Louisiana average 1.17
- Registered nurses 0.21 h Louisiana average 0.31
- All staff, weekends 3.21 h Louisiana average 3.21
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 12 hours. The vertical line marks the Louisiana average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover45.1%
- Louisiana average47.6%
- Registered nurse turnover20.0%
- Louisiana average41.6%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Louisiana and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.4% | 17.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 2.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 46.1% | 93.4% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.9% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.3% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 70.2% | 94.9% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.6% | 15.8% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 28.2% | 22.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 5.11 | 2.56 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 8.11 | 2.74 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 61.6% | 85.9% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 40.8% | 76.3% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 32.1% | 28.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.6% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 38 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 21 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Sep 5, 2024: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | 4 | 2 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 24 | 0 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 10 | 1 |
Louisiana homes averaged 6.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (38)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2025)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 15, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2024)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 29, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 29, 2024)
Showing the 30 most recent of 38.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2024 | Fine | $88,656 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Fine | $31,623 |
Louisiana homes averaged 0.9 fines and $46,795 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Louisiana
- Size6 of 265 by certified beds
- Louisiana average residents per day90.7
- ChainInspired Healthcare Management
- Chain average overall rating1.5 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Jefferson Parish12
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Waldon Health Care Center?
Waldon Health Care Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 1.
How many beds does Waldon Health Care Center have?
Waldon Health Care Center has 205 certified beds. It averages 90.0 residents per day, about 43.9% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Waldon Health Care Center?
The home reports 3.48 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.21 hours from registered nurses. The Louisiana average is 3.76 hours and 0.31 hours from registered nurses.
Has Waldon Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $120,279 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Waldon Health Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 Metairie Health Care Center 202beds 43.7%in use 3.53nurse hours a day
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- 5 of 5 John A. Stassi II Community Care Center 124beds 64.8%in use 3.43nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Jefferson Parish
Who to call in Louisiana
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Louisiana.
- Long-term care ombudsman Louisiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 866-632-0922 (Toll-free (State Office). State Office direct line (225) 342-9723. Regional ombudsman coordinators are listed on the same page.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section (nursing home complaints) 888-810-1819 (Nursing home line. Complaints can also be sent by email to HSSComplaints@la.gov.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Louisiana staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 195203. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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