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St. John Baptist Parish, Louisiana · Nursing home

Twin Oaks Nursing Home

1 of 5 overall from CMS

506 West 5th Street, Laplace, LA 70068

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At a glance

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Twin Oaks Nursing Home is a 148-bed nursing home in Laplace, Louisiana (St. John Baptist Parish). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.23 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.76. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
148
Residents per day (average)
80.5
Certified since
1994 (32 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 Twin Oaks Nursing Home

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Reported nurse staffing is 2.82 hours per resident on weekends against 3.23 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  2. About 54.4% 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
  3. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

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.

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.

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

MeasureThis homeLouisianaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.9% 17.8% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.1% 5.2% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2% 1.2% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0% 2.1% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.3% 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 2.4% 3.5% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.6% 93.4% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 23.9% 17.9% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.7% 23.2% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.7% 94.9% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.6% 5.6% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.6% 15.8% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.6% 22.7% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.10 2.56 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.66 2.74 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeLouisianaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.2% 85.9% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 7.0% 3.1% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 75.9% 76.3% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.5% 28.0% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 20.2% 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 40 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 20 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Aug 13, 202563
Aug 7, 2024136
Nov 2, 2023212

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 (40)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 18, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 18, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 18, 2025)

  5. 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.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 18, 2025)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 18, 2025)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2025)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (May 30, 2025)

  4. 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.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 21, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2025)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 14, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2024)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

  10. 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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2024)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2024)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2024)

  16. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2024)

  18. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 16, 2024)

  19. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 16, 2024)

  20. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 16, 2024)

  21. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2024)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2024)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Feb 1, 2024)

  24. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2024)

  25. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2024)

Showing the 30 most recent of 40.

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

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

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

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Twin Oaks Nursing Home?

Twin Oaks Nursing Home has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 1.

How many beds does Twin Oaks Nursing Home have?

Twin Oaks Nursing Home has 148 certified beds. It averages 80.5 residents per day, about 54.4% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Twin Oaks Nursing Home?

The home reports 3.23 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.36 hours from registered nurses. The Louisiana average is 3.76 hours and 0.31 hours from registered nurses.

Has Twin Oaks Nursing Home been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Twin Oaks Nursing Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 195303. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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