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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · Nursing home

Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center

2 of 5 overall from CMS

1400 W Magnolia, Eunice, LA 70535

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At a glance

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Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center is a 130-bed nursing home in Eunice, Louisiana (St. Landry Parish). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.41 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.76. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $96,785 in the past three years.

Certified beds
130
Residents per day (average)
74.7
Certified since
2003 (23 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid

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 Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $96,785 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. CMS counts 7 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jul 15, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Louisiana average is 6.4. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Nursing staff turnover is 58.2%, above the Louisiana average of 47.6%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data

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 14.7% 17.8% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.6% 5.2% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.2% 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 0.0% 2.3% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.7% 0.2% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6% 3.5% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6% 93.4% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 7.0% 17.9% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 22.8% 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 2.2% 5.6% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 32.6% 15.8% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.9% 22.7% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.37 2.56 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.59 2.74 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeLouisianaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.0% 85.9% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.4% 3.1% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0% 76.3% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 39.0% 28.0% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 16.3% 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 29 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 6 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Apr 2, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Jul 15, 202673
Jun 25, 202592
May 22, 2024130

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 (29)

  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    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 (Aug 7, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2026)

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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 (Aug 7, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Jul 15, 2025)

  4. 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 (Jul 15, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2025)

  6. 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 (Jul 15, 2025)

  7. 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 (Jul 15, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2025)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 15, 2025)

  10. JImmediate jeopardy, 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 (Apr 21, 2025)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2025)

  12. GActual harm, isolated

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 28, 2024)

  13. 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 (Jun 28, 2024)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 28, 2024)

  15. 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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 28, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 28, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 28, 2024)

  18. 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 (Jun 28, 2024)

  19. 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 (Jun 28, 2024)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 28, 2024)

  21. 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 (Jun 28, 2024)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Jun 28, 2024)

  23. 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 (Jun 28, 2024)

  24. 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 (Jun 28, 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

DateTypeAmount
Apr 2, 2025Fine$65,458
May 14, 2024Fine$31,327
May 14, 2024Payment Denial7 days

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 Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center?

Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center have?

Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center has 130 certified beds. It averages 74.7 residents per day, about 57.5% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center?

The home reports 3.41 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.22 hours from registered nurses. The Louisiana average is 3.76 hours and 0.31 hours from registered nurses.

Has Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $96,785 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center 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 195588. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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