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Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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

804 Crowley-Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA 70526112 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 8 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Southwind is a strong candidate for families prioritizing effective rehabilitation and a supportive, hands-on administrative team. Given the consistently high praise for their therapy and transportation, it is an excellent choice for post-acute recovery needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

8 reviews on Google
Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is highly regarded for its effective rehabilitation programs and compassionate, long-tenured staff. Families consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, professional management, and the helpfulness of the administrative team in navigating insurance challenges.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective rehabilitation therapy
  • Compassionate and long-tenured nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Reliable and friendly transportation services

Rating Trends

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2345.02017(1)5.02019(1)5.02021(2)5.02023(2)5.02024(3)

Distribution · 9 analyzed

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4
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the rehabilitation therapy here; could you tell us more about how the therapy team works with residents to regain their independence?
  • 2It's great to see such positive feedback regarding the long-tenured nursing staff; how do you ensure that this level of continuity and care is maintained across all shifts?
  • 3Since we want to make sure our loved one stays active, what kind of daily social activities or group outings are available for the residents?
  • 4Can you walk us through the protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent changes in health during the overnight hours?
  • 5We noticed the facility is very well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the resident rooms and common areas stay clean and comfortable?
  • 6With the recent focus on improving staffing levels, what specific steps is the center taking to ensure there is always enough support for every resident?

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Key Review Excerpts

Being non weight bearing for 8 weeks, their excellent rehab program had her walking upon discharge! We had to file 4 insurance appeals for this stay and we were successful with the help of staff and administrators!

Rehab patient's family member · 2024★★★★★

I noticed even the administrator getting out and helping anywher

Rehab patient's spouse · 2024★★★★★

Nursing staff is top notch! Very caring and skilled. There is a level of professionalism and kindness throughout the facility that is a testament to management.

Visitor · 2021★★★★★
Source: 8 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.19hrs
25%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.58hrs
87%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
42%
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
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
LA
2.1%
Acadia
3.5%

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

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.3%
US
19.5%
LA
23.2%
Acadia
27.7%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.1%
Better than Avg
Here
9.1%
US
19.4%
LA
16.5%
Acadia
17.4%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.3%
Better than Avg
Here
12.3%
US
15.3%
LA
20.1%
Acadia
22.4%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
23.5%
US
15.5%
LA
22.8%
Acadia
24.5%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
LA
92.8%
Acadia
96.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.1%
Better than Avg
Here
92.1%
US
79.8%
LA
76.2%
Acadia
86.3%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.8%
Better than Avg
Here
96.8%
US
81.8%
LA
84.8%
Acadia
94.9%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
2.3%
US
1.6%
LA
3.3%
Acadia
2.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
Above state avg (8.3)
5 complaint-triggered

Southwind has faced multiple family complaints resulting in deficiencies for abuse protection failures and inadequate reporting of incidents to authorities. The facility shows recurring problems with medication management, resident care planning, and nutrition services across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2025. While the facility corrects identified issues, the pattern of repeated deficiencies in core care areas and serious complaint-triggered violations regarding resident safety suggest families should carefully evaluate this facility.

Sep 17, 2025Routine
9
0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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.

0800Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

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.

Feb 18, 2025Complaint
1
0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Dec 26, 2024Complaint
2
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.

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.

Oct 16, 2024Routine
8
0644Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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.

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.

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.

0800Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Jun 11, 2024Complaint
1
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.

May 7, 2024Complaint
1
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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Elder Outreach Nursing & Rehabilitation

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.6/5 · Rank 4 of 5

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Langley, JeradW-2 Managing EmployeeCole, ToddOfficer / DirectorGatte, CoryOfficer / DirectorPresas, KatiOfficer / DirectorSittig, JudeOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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