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HomeLouisianaThe Ellington

The Ellington

308 Amelia Street, Rayne, LA 705783373345111
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
120
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $29,007

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 116.3 residents per day (97% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Aug 6, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $29,007 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.93 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 47.5%

The Ellington is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rayne, Louisiana with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1998. The facility scored below average compared to Louisiana facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
116.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 1998
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Acadia
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
50.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Aug 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Aug 6, 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: Aug 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: May 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jun 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jun 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 26, 2024Corrected: 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: Jun 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Dec 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0919Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jul 12, 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: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$29,007
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineApr 16, 2024
$8,694
FineSep 4, 2024
$20,313

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

Nurse Aide2.67 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.09 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.17 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.93 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.29 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.5%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (14)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BABINEAUX, DAVID5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual7%Feb 1, 2003
BROWN, ALAN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Jan 23, 2006
BROWN, CATHERINE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Jan 23, 2006
COOK, KARON5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual7%Feb 1, 2003
CURTIS, DWIGHT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual7%Feb 1, 2003
FAUL, SHARON5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual7%Feb 1, 2003
GUIDRY, JOHN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJun 1, 2009
HAIR, CATHERINE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual9%Jul 1, 2011
WHITE, MARY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual12%Jan 23, 2006
COOK, KARONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 18, 2014
GROTEFEND, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 8, 2018
WHITE, MARYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 18, 2014
GROTEFEND, DAVIDW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 8, 2018
HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 10, 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Ellington?▾
The Ellington has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has The Ellington had any health inspection violations?▾
The Ellington had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 6, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $29,007 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at The Ellington?▾
The Ellington provides 3.93 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours, 1.09 LPN hours, and 2.67 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.5%.
How many beds does The Ellington have?▾
The Ellington has 120 certified beds with an average of 116.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 97% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near The Ellington?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Rayne, Louisiana with an average rating of 1.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Rayne nursing homes page.