Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA)
ZIP 71270 in Ruston, LA has 13 listed providers on record (3 nursing homes, 2 home health agencies, 1 hospice, 1 inpatient rehabilitation facilities, 1 assisted living facilities, 3 home care agencies, 2 senior housing). 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 |
| COMMUNITY BRIDGES WEST, INC. | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| COMMUNITY BRIDGES WEST, INC. | Home Care Agency | 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 |
| Pecan Villa | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 60 | 0 |
| PRINCETON PLACE-RUSTON | Nursing Home | 4.0 | for-profit | 123 | 0 |
| REFLECTED GRACE, LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Nursing Home | 1.0 | for-profit | 157 | 4 |
| Sparta Place Apts | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 40 | 0 |
What to weigh in ZIP 71270
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 71270, Ruston, LA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Data profile for ZIP 71270
The current data snapshot profiles the 13 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 71270: 6 (46%) carry a published CMS overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 7 for-profit, 2 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.5 out of 5 at ELARA CARING (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 4.5 out of 5. 524 certified beds are reported across 5 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.43 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 75.0%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $36,891 in fines.
| Providers on record | 13 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 6 of 13 (46%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELARA CARING (4.5 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 7 for-profit, 2 other |
| Certified beds (total) | 524 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
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