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Golden Age of Welsh, LLC

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

410 South Simmons Street, Welsh, LA 70591114 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 20 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While many families have historically found this facility to be a warm, home-like environment, the most recent reviews contain serious allegations of verbal abuse and administrative issues. We strongly advise conducting an unannounced visit and speaking directly with current residents' families to verify the quality of care and current management practices.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

20 reviews on Google
Golden Age of Welsh receives polarized feedback, with long-term family members praising the home-like environment and compassionate staff, while recent reviews raise serious allegations of verbal abuse and administrative misconduct. Families should carefully investigate reports of staff behavior and billing practices, as recent experiences contrast sharply with historical positive sentiment.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff4.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms2.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • Home-like, family-oriented atmosphere
  • Friendly night shift staff
  • Compassionate long-term care

Concerns

  • Allegations of verbal abuse by staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.0'18(2)3.73.0'20(2)4.05.0'23(3)1.03.0'25(2)5.0'26(7)

Distribution · 21 analyzed

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4
3
3
1
2
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How They Respond to Reviews

75%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that family input to improve daily communication with residents' loved ones?
  • 2Given that some families have expressed concerns about staff interactions, what specific training or oversight measures do you have in place to ensure a consistently compassionate and respectful environment?
  • 3With a 3-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention throughout the day and night?
  • 4Since the facility is known for a home-like atmosphere, what kind of daily activities or social programs are available to help residents feel connected to the community?
  • 5How does your nursing team coordinate with local medical providers to manage emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health status?
  • 6Regarding the recent state violations, what steps has the leadership team taken to address those specific areas and ensure they don't recur?

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Key Review Excerpts

Very family oriented, home cooked meals, and you always here laughter and that makes my heart smile!

Family member · 2023★★★★★

Night staff is very friendly and good with patients

Family member · 2022☆☆☆☆

My cousin was near death when Golden age accepted him in as a hospice patient... By the grace of God, and all the excellent care from staff, he has survived,and is loving his new home.

Family member · 2023★★★★★
Source: 20 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.29hrs
39%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.79hrs
92%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
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

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.3%
Better than Avg
Here
0.3%
US
12.1%
LA
2.1%

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 Facility11.2%
Better than Avg
Here
11.2%
US
15.5%
LA
22.8%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.0%
US
19.5%
LA
23.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.6%
US
14.4%
LA
19.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
LA
92.8%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.3%
US
15.3%
LA
20.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.8%
Better than Avg
Here
93.8%
US
79.8%
LA
76.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.3%
Better than Avg
Here
99.3%
US
81.8%
LA
84.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
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

4deficiencies
2penalties
Well below state avg (8.3)
3 complaint-triggered
$43,368 in fines

Families filed six complaints against this facility, triggering inspections that revealed ongoing problems with resident rights, care assessments, and medication management. The facility has shown a pattern of repeated deficiencies in care planning and respiratory care across multiple surveys, though all violations have been corrected by the provider. Most concerning was a complaint about abuse prevention policies, indicating families have raised serious safety concerns.

Jul 30, 2025Routine
3
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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Jul 30, 2025Complaint
1
0568Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Jul 17, 2024Routine
8
0697Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0565Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Nov 7, 2023Complaint
2
0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0947Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Jun 7, 2023Routine
9
0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0100Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 17, 2024

$43,368

Payment Denial

Jul 17, 2024

22-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Golden Age of Welsh, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Joubert Management, L.L.C.

Owner · Organization

Joubert, James

Owner

Joubert, James

Owner (parent company)

49%

Joubert, Kimberly

Owner (parent company)

49%

Key personnel

Lp Finco Stabilized, LLC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestJoubert, JamesW-2 Managing EmployeeSockrider, BoydW-2 Managing EmployeeJoubert, JamesOfficer / DirectorOak Haven Management L.L.C.Manager
Source: Medicare provider data

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