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Cornerstone at the Ranch

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

103 West Martial Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506148 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 34 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 (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 7)

Bottom 25% in LA · Worst in PARAMOUNT HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS chain · $128,349 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families report a positive, long-term experience, there is a recurring pattern of critical neglect, specifically regarding slow response times to call buttons and poor communication during health crises. We strongly advise visiting frequently and unannounced to monitor the quality of care, and explicitly asking the administration how they handle medical updates and emergency notifications.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

34 reviews on Google
Cornerstone at the Ranch receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the facility as a loving, attentive home while others report severe neglect and communication failures. Recurring criticisms focus on slow response times to call buttons, understaffing, and a lack of transparency regarding medical updates. Families considering this facility should be aware of the significant divide between those who feel their loved ones are well-cared for and those who describe the environment as unprofessional and unsafe.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff4.0Clean3.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Dedicated physical therapy team
  • Helpful business office staff
  • Compassionate care for long-term residents

Concerns

  • Slow response times to call buttons (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Understaffing (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor communication regarding health updates (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(2)'18(2)'20(2)'22(1)'24(11)'26(6)

Distribution · 42 analyzed

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4
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3
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2
5
1
14

How They Respond to Reviews

37%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that call buttons are answered promptly for residents who need immediate assistance?
  • 2Could you walk me through your process for updating families on changes in a resident's health, and how do you ensure that communication remains consistent and proactive?
  • 3I noticed the facility has a dedicated physical therapy team; how do you integrate their work into the daily routines of residents to keep them active and engaged?
  • 4What steps is the leadership team taking to address the recent feedback regarding staff-resident interactions to ensure a consistently professional and compassionate environment?
  • 5Regarding medication management, what oversight measures are currently in place to ensure accuracy and safety for residents with complex health needs?
  • 6I see that you have responded to some online feedback; how does the management team use that input to make tangible improvements to the quality of life here at Cornerstone at the Ranch?

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Key Review Excerpts

The nursing staff is friendly but sometimes takes to long like over 45 minutes to get back to my mother. The are are understaffed as far as nursing and cna staff.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★☆☆☆

My mom has been a resident here for 5 years and the staff takes such loving care of her. The nursing staff is excellent. They address my concerns and have a genuine sense of urgency when needed.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My family member that’s in there had Covid and the flu and nobody called to let us know. We found out weeks later. They don’t call and update you on anything regarding your loved one’s health.

Family member · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 34 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.13hrs
18%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.88hrs
95%
All nurses + aides combined

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
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility38.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
38.1%
US
15.3%
LA
20.1%
Lafayette
17.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.5%
US
14.4%
LA
19.0%
Lafayette
16.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility79.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
79.9%
US
93.4%
LA
92.8%
Lafayette
89.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
12.1%
LA
2.1%
Lafayette
7.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.7%
Better than Avg
Here
11.7%
US
15.5%
LA
22.8%
Lafayette
20.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.9%
Better than Avg
Here
14.9%
US
19.5%
LA
23.2%
Lafayette
24.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility32.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.7%
US
79.8%
LA
76.2%
Lafayette
75.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
80.0%
US
81.8%
LA
84.8%
Lafayette
71.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
1.6%
LA
3.3%
Lafayette
2.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
3penalties
Above state avg (8.3)
20 complaint-triggered
$128,349 in fines

Cornerstone at the Ranch has a concerning pattern of 70 deficiencies across multiple surveys, with 22 triggered by family complaints. The facility repeatedly struggles with care planning, nursing staff adequacy, and infection control across all survey periods from 2023 to 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of similar problems - particularly inadequate staffing and poor care coordination - suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate before considering this facility.

Jul 30, 2025Routine
10
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0605Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0865Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0814Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Jun 16, 2025Complaint
2
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Nov 6, 2024Complaint
2
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Sep 24, 2024Complaint
1
0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Aug 27, 2024Complaint
4
0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0725Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jul 10, 2024Routine
17
0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0916Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 30, 2025

$60,418

Payment Denial

Jul 30, 2025

4-day denial

Fine

Dec 7, 2023

$36,999

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Cornerstone at the Ranch

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Paramount Healthcare Consultants

Chain Size

14 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 13 of 14 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Myrick, Fred

Owner

50%

Smith, Dawne

Owner

50%

Key personnel

Dsrm Propco Lafayette, LLC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestWalters, CindyManagerDsrm Propco Lafayette, LLCAdp of the SnfParamount Healthcare Consultants, LLCAdp of the SnfMyrick, FredAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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