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St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · Nursing home

St. Helena Parish Nursing Home

1 of 5 overall from CMS

32 North 2Nd Street, Greensburg, LA 70441

Call (225) 222-4102Directions

At a glance

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St. Helena Parish Nursing Home is a 72-bed nursing home in Greensburg, Louisiana (St. Helena Parish). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.98 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Louisiana average of 3.76. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $319,733 in the past three years.

Certified beds
72
Residents per day (average)
59.7
Certified since
2004 (22 yrs)

Government - Hospital district Participates in Medicare and MedicaidLocated in a hospital

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 St. Helena Parish Nursing Home

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $319,733 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. Reported nurse staffing is 3.91 hours per resident on weekends against 4.98 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  3. 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

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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 43.2% 17.8% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.5% 5.2% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.7% 1.2% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 8.7% 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 6.5% 3.5% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 65.4% 93.4% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 67.4% 17.9% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 28.5% 23.2% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.9% 94.9% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.6% 5.6% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 13.3% 15.8% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 52.0% 22.7% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Too few residents or stays to report 2.56 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Too few residents or stays to report 2.74 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeLouisianaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 43.9% 85.9% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Too few residents or stays to report 3.1% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Too few residents or stays to report 76.3% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Data missing or not submitted 28.0% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Data missing or not submitted 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 32 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 4 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 16 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Aug 28, 2025: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
May 6, 202660
Apr 9, 2025151
Feb 29, 2024110

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 (32)

  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2026)

  3. 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.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Mar 8, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Oct 3, 2025)

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  1. 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.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)

  2. LImmediate jeopardy, widespread

    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 (Oct 1, 2025)

  3. 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 (Oct 1, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Oct 1, 2025)

  5. 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 (Oct 1, 2025)

  6. 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 1, 2025)

  7. 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 (Oct 1, 2025)

  8. HActual 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 (May 20, 2025)

  9. 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 20, 2025)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (May 20, 2025)

  11. 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.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)

  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 (May 15, 2025)

  15. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

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

  16. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2025)

  17. LImmediate jeopardy, widespread

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2024)

  18. LImmediate jeopardy, widespread

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2024)

  19. 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 (Mar 29, 2024)

  20. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2024)

  21. 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 (Mar 29, 2024)

  22. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 (Mar 29, 2024)

  23. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2024)

  24. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2024)

  25. 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 29, 2024)

Showing the 30 most recent of 32.

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
Aug 28, 2025Fine$214,871
Aug 28, 2025Payment Denial1 days
Apr 9, 2025Fine$77,838
Apr 9, 2025Payment Denial6 days
Feb 29, 2024Fine$27,024

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.

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Compared within Louisiana

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for St. Helena Parish Nursing Home?

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

How many beds does St. Helena Parish Nursing Home have?

St. Helena Parish Nursing Home has 72 certified beds. It averages 59.7 residents per day, about 82.9% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home?

The home reports 4.98 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 St. Helena Parish Nursing Home been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $319,733 in the past three years. It also lists 2 payment denials.

Does St. Helena Parish 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 195610. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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