The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 61 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge is frequently praised for its therapy team and food quality, making it a potential option for short-term rehabilitation. However, due to recurring, serious reports of neglect and inconsistent care on weekends, we strongly advise families to visit during off-hours and speak directly with current residents' families to verify the quality of daily supervision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
61 reviews on Google“The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate nursing staff and effective rehabilitation services, while others report severe concerns regarding neglect and poor communication. While proponents highlight a clean, welcoming environment and delicious food, critics describe recurring issues with staff responsiveness and inadequate medical oversight. Families considering this facility should conduct a thorough, in-person tour and ask pointed questions about staffing ratios and incident reporting protocols.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Attentive and compassionate nursing staff
- Effective rehabilitation and therapy services
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- High-quality food and dietary services
Concerns
- Allegations of neglect and poor medical oversight (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Staff responsiveness and communication issues (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inconsistent care quality, particularly on weekends or night shifts (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 60 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent focus on medication management, could you walk me through your current process for ensuring medications are administered accurately and on time?
- 2I understand that care needs can sometimes be more complex during night shifts and weekends; what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure consistent staffing and oversight during those times?
- 3How do you ensure that families are kept in the loop regarding their loved one's medical status, especially when there are changes in health or care plans?
- 4I noticed the facility has a strong reputation for its rehabilitation services; how do you integrate those therapy sessions into the daily routine to keep residents active and engaged?
- 5Can you share how your team handles medical emergencies or urgent health concerns, particularly regarding the speed of communication with family members?
- 6What steps are you taking to address the recent health inspection findings to ensure the highest level of safety and care for your residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nursing staff is thorough and the case manager, Taryn, there is so thorough and communicated well with my family about the process with skilled care!”
“The entire staff is outstanding. They have made this difficult decision a smooth process and it is comforting to know and see that your loved one is being cared for properly, with dignity and kindness.”
“The nurses there are great and the rehab workers are fantastic, the place is generally very clean for a smaller nursing home. The CNA's, however, especially the night shift workers, are absolutely horrible.”
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 on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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 vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
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 triggering 10 deficiencies, including serious concerns about neglect reporting and resident rights violations. The facility shows recurring problems with resident assessment and care planning, daily care assistance, and infection control across surveys from 2023 to 2025. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues and ongoing complaints suggests persistent quality concerns that warrant careful consideration.
Sep 25, 2025Complaint1
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, 2025Routine5
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 5, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Mar 26, 2025Complaint3
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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 30, 2024Routine9
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Apr 6, 2023Routine6
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
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 30, 2024
$10,748
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Pb Healthcare Operations LLC
Owner · Organization
Ball, William
Owner
Price, Malcolm
Owner
Key personnel
Contact
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