• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Has 144 certified beds with an average of 114.1 residents per day (79% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Dec 4, 2024)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.02 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 37.5%
• Part of the Priority Management chain (38 facilities)
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ruston, Louisiana with 144 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. The facility scored below average compared to Louisiana facilities.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDB HOLDINGS | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Apr 1, 2019 |
| BAUDER, WILLIAM | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 33% | Apr 1, 2019 |
| BOULWARE, DOUGLAS | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 33% | Apr 1, 2019 |
| BOULWARE, STEVEN | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 33% | Apr 1, 2019 |
| BOULWARE, DOUGLAS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2019 |
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