Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA)
In Ruston, LA, ZIP 71270 has 8 listed providers on record (3 nursing homes, 2 home health agencies, 1 hospice, 1 inpatient rehabilitation facilities, 1 assisted living facilities). Compare listings below. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.0 out of 5.
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CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEGIANCE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE | Hospice | 4.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | Nursing Home | 1.0 | for-profit | 144 | 0 |
| ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS INC | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| ELARA CARING | Home Health Agency | 4.5 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| LAGNIAPPE HOMECARE NORTHERN LOUISIANA | Home Health Agency | 3.5 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTER | Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility | Not rated | for-profit | — | 0 |
| PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON | Nursing Home | 4.0 | for-profit | 123 | 0 |
| Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Nursing Home | 1.0 | for-profit | 157 | 4 |
What to weigh in ZIP 71270
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 71270, Ruston, LA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
Data profile for ZIP 71270
The current data covers the 8 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 71270: 6 (75%) carry a published CMS overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 7 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 at ELARA CARING (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 4.5 out of 5. 3 of these providers report 424 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.43 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 75.0% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $36,891.
| Providers on record | 8 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 6 of 8 (75%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELARA CARING (4.5 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 7 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 424 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
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