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Christwood

100 Christwood Blvd, Covington, LA 70433 · St. Tammany County

5.0CMS overall rating(985) 898-0515
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Exceptional
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 80% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Covington's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Christwood is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Covington, LA, with 30 certified beds and an average of about 24 residents per day. It operates as part of the Greenbrier Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.74 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.55 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.74 hrs/resident/day)
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Covington for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
30
Avg. residents/day
24
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Greenbrier Senior Living
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
195381

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$7,480–$8,790/mo (median $7,930)Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)$2,210–$5,870/mo (median $5,360)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Slidell prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
4.74
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.55
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
29.2%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
3
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2026-01-28
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (8 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-28Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

2026-01-28Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2026-01-28Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-12-18Severity E — potential for harmResident 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.

2024-12-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2024-12-18Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2023-12-20Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

2023-12-20Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy 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, compar…

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy

Location

100 Christwood Blvd, Covington, LA

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Christwood

How much does Christwood cost?

Christwood does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Covington, LA area typically runs $7,480–$8,790 per month (median $7,930, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Christwood's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Christwood 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Christwood?

Staff provide about 4.74 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Christwood?

Christwood has 8 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Christwood have availability?

Typically 80% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Christwood offer?

Christwood in Covington, LA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 30 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

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Data sources:CMS verified

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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