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Grace Nursing Home

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

1181 Hwy 19, Slaughter, LA 70777128 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.9/5

based on 117 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (8 vs median 7)

Below average in LA · Critically understaffed (RN) · $53,262 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and friendly environment, making it a comfortable setting for long-term residents. However, given the serious report regarding post-surgical pain management, families should conduct a thorough interview with the nursing director about their medication administration protocols and response times before admission.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

117 reviews on Google
Grace Nursing Home receives a high volume of positive feedback, particularly regarding the cleanliness of the facility and the dedication of the housekeeping and laundry departments. While many reviewers praise the staff's friendliness and the quality of the food, there is a critical report regarding medication management and pain control for post-surgical patients. Families should weigh the facility's strong reputation for hygiene against the serious concerns raised about responsiveness to medical needs.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food9.0Staff8.0Clean10.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Exceptionally clean and well-maintained facility
  • Dedicated and professional housekeeping and laundry staff
  • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
  • Responsive dietary and kitchen team

Concerns

  • Inadequate pain management and slow response times for post-surgical care

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.02018(5)5.02020(2)5.02023(88)4.92024(22)1.02025(1)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 119 analyzed

5
112
4
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43 reviews posted between Jun 11, 2023Jun 16, 2023 · 41 were 5-star
16 reviews posted between May 4, 2023May 6, 2023 · 16 were 5-star
15 reviews posted between Feb 21, 2024Feb 24, 2024 · 15 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's focus on cleanliness and a welcoming environment, what specific daily activities or social programs are currently in place to keep residents engaged?
  • 2How does your nursing team coordinate with physicians to ensure consistent and timely pain management for residents recovering from recent surgeries?
  • 3With medication management being a critical priority, could you walk me through the specific safety protocols and double-check systems you use to ensure residents receive the correct doses on time?
  • 4How do you handle urgent medical needs or changes in condition during the evening and overnight shifts to ensure residents receive prompt attention?
  • 5I noticed the facility has a high volume of residents; how do you ensure that each individual receives personalized attention despite the size of the community?
  • 6What steps are being taken to address the recent health inspection findings, and how do you keep families informed about improvements in those specific areas?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff literally let my mama go 12 hours in a lot of pain without bringing her any pain medicine and she just had hip surgery and surgery on her leg is she broke her hip in her femur

Post-surgical patient's family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

Grace Nursing Home Center facility house keeping and laundry is clean and well kept. It does not have offensive odor like some nursing homes. It is Well decorated and attracted doing the holiday seasons.

Visitor/Family member · 2023★★★★★

Clean environment and kind staff that goes beyond the call of duty to make my mom feel at home. 10 out of 10!! Highly recommend!!

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★
Source: 117 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.17hrs
22%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.25hrs
79%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
48%
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
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
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 Facility15.5%
Better than Avg
Here
15.5%
US
15.5%
LA
22.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.4%
Better than Avg
Here
13.4%
US
19.4%
LA
16.5%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
9.6%
US
4.9%
LA
5.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.6%
US
14.4%
LA
19.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.7%
US
15.3%
LA
20.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.0%
Better than Avg
Here
87.0%
US
81.8%
LA
84.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility79.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
79.4%
US
79.8%
LA
76.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
2.5%
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

7deficiencies
2penalties
Near state avg (8.3)
14 complaint-triggered
$53,262 in fines

Grace Nursing Home shows concerning patterns with recurring issues in resident protection from abuse and neglect, medication management, and care planning. Families have filed multiple complaints triggering 15 deficiencies, with abuse-related violations appearing repeatedly across surveys from 2023 to 2025. While the facility corrects deficiencies when cited, the persistent recurrence of serious safety issues, particularly around resident protection, suggests ongoing systemic problems that families should carefully consider.

Dec 10, 2025Routine
4
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

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.

Jun 12, 2025Complaint
3
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

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.

Apr 1, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Oct 16, 2024Routine
9
0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Sep 5, 2024Complaint
3
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0575Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Jun 5, 2024Complaint
1
0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 12, 2025

$14,015

Fine

Sep 5, 2024

$39,247

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Grace Nursing Home

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Stott, Jodie

Owner

50%

Stott, Martin

Owner

50%

Key personnel

Jones, RubyW-2 Managing EmployeeStott, JodieOfficer / DirectorStott, MartinOfficer / DirectorWidner, DonnaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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