The Ellington
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 11 Google reviews
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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 · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above average staffing · $29,007 in fines
What this means for your family
While recent reviews suggest an improvement in activities and staff engagement, the history of serious concerns regarding night-shift staffing and medical communication remains a red flag. We strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit during evening hours to observe staffing levels and asking management specifically about their protocols for family notification regarding health changes.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
11 reviews on Google“The Ellington receives polarized feedback, with older reviews praising the facility's renovation and staff, while more recent negative reports highlight significant concerns regarding neglect and understaffing. Families have expressed frustration over poor communication regarding medical status and a perceived decline in the quality of care and food services compared to previous years.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Engaging activity programs
- Renovated, aesthetically pleasing facility
- Friendly and knowledgeable daytime staff
Concerns
- Chronic understaffing, particularly during night shifts (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor communication with families regarding medical issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 12 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has been recently renovated; how do these aesthetic updates impact the daily living experience for residents?
- 2Since I’ve heard great things about your activity programs, could you walk me through a typical week of events and how residents are encouraged to participate?
- 3With the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure residents receive consistent care and attention during the overnight hours?
- 4What is your formal process for updating families on changes in a resident’s health status or medical needs to ensure we are always kept in the loop?
- 5Given the feedback regarding the dining experience, what steps is the culinary team taking to improve the quality and variety of meals served?
- 6How does your nursing team manage medication administration to ensure accuracy and safety for all residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The activity coordinator does a great job of keeping them active with all activities. They especially love Bingo…They both love their new home.”
“Food is aweful and could be so much better. If they need to be fed by assistants, you better plan on having to do it yourself, give them food they capable of eating or watch them dehydrate badly”
“They are always shorthanded on night shift sometimes on date the people at night just don't care they want to collect a check and that's it.”
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 · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
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 multiple complaints leading to recurring safety hazards and supervision problems, with three separate incidents in 2024 alone requiring correction. The facility struggles persistently with care planning, accident prevention, and resident safety, though all violations have been addressed when cited. Given the pattern of complaint-driven inspections and repeated safety issues, families should visit to assess current conditions firsthand.
Aug 6, 2025Routine4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Nov 6, 2024Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Sep 4, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jul 10, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 26, 2024Routine6
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
May 28, 2024Complaint1
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 4, 2024
$20,313
Fine
Apr 16, 2024
$8,694
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
The Ellington
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Babineaux, David
Owner
Brown, Alan
Owner
Brown, Catherine
Owner
Cook, Karon
Owner
Curtis, Dwight
Owner
Faul, Sharon
Owner
Guidry, John
Owner
Hair, Catherine
Owner
White, Mary
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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