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HomeLouisianaRuston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC

Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC

3720 Hwy 80 East, Ruston, LA 712703182555001WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.2on Google(17 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
157
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $36,891

How Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC Compares in Louisiana

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Louisiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
LA average
2.5/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
LA average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
LA average
2.4/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.63 hrs/day
LA average
3.72 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.25 hrs/day
LA average
0.30 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
52.8%
LA average
47.6%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Louisiana average of 2.5/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Louisiana average of 2.9/5.
Staff turnover is 52.8%, higher than the Louisiana average of 47.6%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 6, 2024
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 16, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,844/mo
Louisiana median
Private Room
$6,692/mo
Louisiana median
Lincoln County 65+
6,664
13.8% of county
County Population
48,323
Lincoln County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ruston, Louisiana with 157 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
157
Avg Residents/Day
129.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 14, 2000
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lincoln
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
89.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (25)

F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Mar 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Mar 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Jun 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jun 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Nov 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Mar 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$36,891
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineApr 16, 2025
$9,113
FineOct 19, 2023
$12,045
FineApr 16, 2025
$15,733
Payment DenialOct 19, 2023
3 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.42 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.97 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.25 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.63 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.98 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.8%
RN Turnover
75.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
D&N, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Nov 1, 2005
DTD HC LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Nov 1, 2005
DONALD T DENZ IRRV TR5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 23, 2008
NORBERT A BENNETT IRRV TR FBO CHILDREN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 23, 2008
NORBERT A BENNETT IRRV TR FBO GRANDCHILDREN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 23, 2008
BENNETT, NORBERT5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 1, 2005
DENZ, DONALD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 1, 2005
SPATAFORA, CASYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 11, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC and nearby alternatives.

All Louisiana facilities
Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Ruston, LACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $36,891
Princeton Place-Ruston
Ruston, LA4.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Ruston, LA14.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Farmerville, LA19.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Bernice, LA19.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $221,159
Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Farmerville, LA19.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $19,667
Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,llc
Arcadia, LA20.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,059
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Ruston, LA · Current facility
—1/52/52/5$36,891
Princeton Place-Ruston
Ruston, LA
4.2 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Ruston, LA
14.9 mi1/53/51/5None recorded
Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Farmerville, LA
19.2 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Bernice, LA
19.6 mi1/51/54/5$221,159
Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Farmerville, LA
19.7 mi1/52/51/5$19,667
Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,llc
Arcadia, LA
20.4 mi3/54/53/5$10,059

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC?▾
Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Louisiana is $5,844/month for a semi-private room and $6,692/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC had any health inspection violations?▾
Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 16, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $36,891.
What are the staffing levels at Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC?▾
Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC provides 3.63 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours, 0.97 LPN hours, and 2.42 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.8%.
How many beds does Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC have?▾
Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC has 157 certified beds with an average of 129.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Louisiana, including 2 in Ruston. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC?▾
On Google Maps, Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC has a rating of 2.2 out of 5 based on 17 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz

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