Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Lafourche
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
Below average in LA · Below recommended RN staffing · $24,501 in fines · Very few deficiencies
What this means for your family
The facility is frequently praised for its cleanliness and engaging activities, which can provide a comfortable environment for residents. However, given past concerns regarding administrative oversight and staff accountability, we recommend families schedule unannounced visits to observe care standards firsthand and ask specifically about how the facility handles and resolves family complaints.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
27 reviews on Google“Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Lafourche receives praise for its clean environment and compassionate staff who engage residents with frequent activities. However, there are serious historical concerns regarding administrative accountability and the quality of direct patient care, with some reports of neglect that suggest a lack of oversight.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Compassionate and attentive staff
- Frequent resident entertainment and activities
- Welcoming reception areas
Concerns
- Lack of administrative accountability for nursing and aide performance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 29 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a very active calendar of events; could you walk me through what a typical week of activities looks like for residents?
- 2With the current staffing rating of two stars, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention throughout the day and night?
- 3What is your formal process for families to provide feedback or address concerns regarding the performance of nursing and aide staff?
- 4Given the recent health inspection results, what specific steps is the facility taking to improve and maintain higher standards of care?
- 5How do you handle communication with families when there is a change in a resident's health status or a medical emergency?
- 6Since communication is a key priority for our family, what is the best way to stay in regular contact with the care team regarding our loved one's daily progress?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The administration staff are nice people, however they lack the skills and desire to hold the caregivers, nurses, and aids accountable for doing their jobs. The residents are not cared for and are often neglected.”
“This is a true family living environment. Care staff is exceptional. Home cooking. Lots of quality activities.”
“I volunteered here and was so impressed with the staff. They seem to really care and the facility seemed very clean.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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 · 16 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaint reports leading to deficiencies, with the most recent in late 2024 regarding failure to notify families of resident situations. The facility shows recurring issues in quality of care (including daily living assistance and safety hazards), medication management, and infection control. While all deficiencies have correction dates, problems persist across multiple surveys from 2023 through 2025, suggesting ongoing challenges with consistent care standards.
Mar 11, 2025Routine2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Nov 15, 2024Complaint1
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.
Oct 4, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Feb 16, 2023Routine6
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 11, 2025
$24,501
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Lafourche
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
Ownership Data Not Available · Organization
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References & Resources
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