St. James Parish, Louisiana · Nursing home
Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement
3 of 5 overall from CMS
1980 Jefferson Hwy, Lutcher, LA 70071
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Above the state average of 2.6
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.37 hours Below the state average of 3.76
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 20 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 62.5% of 116 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.
Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement is a 116-bed nursing home in Lutcher, Louisiana (St. James Parish). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.37 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
- 116
- Residents per day (average)
- 72.5
- Certified since
- 1994 (32 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Priority Management (38 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 Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.71 hours per resident on weekends against 3.37 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 62.5% 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 0.30 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 3 of 5 Louisiana average 2.6
- Health inspections 4 of 5 Louisiana average 2.9
- Staffing 1 of 5 Louisiana average 2.4
- Quality measures 3 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 3.37 h Louisiana average 3.76
- Nurse aides 1.69 h Louisiana average 2.27
- Licensed practical nurses 1.38 h Louisiana average 1.17
- Registered nurses 0.30 h Louisiana average 0.31
- All staff, weekends 2.71 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 turnoverNot reported
- Louisiana average47.6%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- Louisiana average41.6%
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 | 8.7% | 17.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.2% | 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 | 1.5% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 93.4% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.1% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.7% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 94.9% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 6.0% | 15.8% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.9% | 22.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.04 | 2.56 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.97 | 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 | 99.2% | 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 | 96.0% | 76.3% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.5% | 28.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 19.1% | 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 20 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 5 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 9 | 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 (20)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2025)
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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 (Jun 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 2, 2024)
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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 (Dec 2, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 2, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 15, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Jan 15, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 15, 2024)
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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 (Jan 15, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 15, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Jan 15, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Jan 15, 2024)
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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 (Jan 15, 2024)
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
- Size163 of 265 by certified beds
- Louisiana average residents per day90.7
- ChainPriority Management
- Chain average overall rating2.9 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in St. James Parish1
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement?
Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement have?
Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement has 116 certified beds. It averages 72.5 residents per day, about 62.5% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement?
The home reports 3.37 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.30 hours from registered nurses. The Louisiana average is 3.76 hours and 0.31 hours from registered nurses.
Has Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement 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.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in St. James Parish
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 195304. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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