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Camelot Leisure Living

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

6818 Highway 84 West, Ferriday, LA 7133491 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 21 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (19 vs median 7)

Bottom 25% in LA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in PARAMOUNT HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS chain · $54,763 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility has a history of providing compassionate end-of-life care, recent reviews indicate a decline in professionalism and facility maintenance. We strongly recommend visiting in person to inspect the cleanliness of the living areas and observing staff interactions before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

21 reviews analyzed
Camelot Leisure Living presents a significant divide between historical positive sentiment and recent concerns regarding staff professionalism. While some families have praised the facility for compassionate end-of-life care, others have criticized the physical environment for being bleak and unclean, and recent reports highlight unprofessional behavior from staff members.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff5.0Clean3.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate end-of-life care
  • Committed long-term staff
  • Supportive environment for elderly rest

Concerns

  • Unprofessional and rude staff communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Facility cleanliness and maintenance issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2343.8'17(4)5.04.1'19(8)4.55.0'21(3)3.05.0'23(1)1.0'26(1)

Distribution

5
12
4
2
3
5
2
1
1
1

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent focus on facility maintenance, could you walk me through your current schedule for deep cleaning and room upkeep?
  • 2I noticed the CMS staffing rating is currently at two stars; how do you ensure consistent, high-quality care for all 91 residents during shift changes?
  • 3Communication is very important to our family; what is your standard process for keeping us updated on our loved one's daily health and well-being?
  • 4Since some families have mentioned challenges with staff communication, what training or protocols do you have in place to ensure interactions remain professional and supportive?
  • 5I’ve read wonderful things about your end-of-life care and the commitment of your long-term staff; how do you foster that same level of dedication across your entire care team?
  • 6Could you describe the daily activity schedule and how you encourage residents to engage with one another to ensure they feel part of a community?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

I have never been spoken to as badly as one employee spoke to me today. If they will speak to a family member that poorly over the phone, I would be scared of the care provided.

Family member · 2026☆☆☆☆

Nice employees but the facility is pretty bleak and dirty... food also looked really rough when I was visiting my family member.

Family member · 2022★★☆☆☆

This place took care of my grandmother until she passed away

Grandchild · 2020★★★★★
Source: 21 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.30hrs
40%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.52hrs
86%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
47%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Better than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
15.4%
LA
22.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
LA
2.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
87.0%
US
95.5%
LA
94.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.3%
Better than Avg
Here
15.3%
US
19.5%
LA
23.2%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.7%
US
15.3%
LA
20.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.0%
Better than Avg
Here
98.0%
US
93.4%
LA
92.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility32.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.4%
US
79.7%
LA
76.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
77.9%
US
81.8%
LA
84.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.4%
Better than Avg
Here
1.4%
US
1.6%
LA
3.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

19deficiencies
3penalties
Well above state avg (8.3)
10 complaint-triggered
$54,763 in fines

Families have filed serious complaints about Camelot Leisure Living, triggering 10 investigations involving resident protection failures and care planning deficiencies. The facility shows recurring problems with resident rights violations, care planning, and safety measures across multiple surveys from 2022-2025. While all issues have correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during visits.

Jul 16, 2025Complaint
3
0585MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0691MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Feb 20, 2025Routine
20
0812SevereCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0835SevereCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0695ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0761ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0802ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

0804ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0363MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0379MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors.

0712MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0580MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0583MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0636MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0637MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0658MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0732MinorCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0814MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Dec 19, 2024Complaint
3
0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0610MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Jan 10, 2024Routine
7
0908ModerateCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0324MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0578MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0582MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0640MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0677MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Oct 24, 2023Complaint
1
0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Jul 12, 2023Complaint
1
0686MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 20, 2025

$47,067

Payment Denial

Feb 20, 2025

24-day denial

Fine

Jun 1, 2023

$7,696

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Camelot Leisure Living

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Paramount Healthcare Consultants

Chain Size

14 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 14 of 14 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Joe Kenneth Newton Jr. Qsst Trust

Owner · Organization

11%

Kelly Delane Newton Zimmerer Qsst Trust

Owner · Organization

11%

Kristi Lynn Newton Owens Qsst Trust

Owner · Organization

11%

Dupree, Doris

Owner

11%

Myrick, Fred

Owner

33%

Redd, Sharon

Owner

11%

Vidrine, Teresa

Owner

11%

Key personnel

Professional Health Services, INC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestSmith, DawneOfficer / DirectorSwilley, ShawnManagerJoe Kenneth Newton Jr. Qsst TrustAdp of the SnfKelly Delane Newton Zimmerer Qsst TrustAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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