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Evangeline Oaks Guest House

240 Arceneaux Road, Carencro, LA 70520 · Lafayette County

Evangeline Oaks Guest House Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center is a 190-bed skilled nursing home facility located in Carencro, LA.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 41% full — availability is generally good.

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.

A low federal rating — review the details closely

Evangeline Oaks Guest House is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Carencro, LA, with 190 certified beds and an average of about 78 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.95 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.13 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 80.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 21 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • Above-average nurse staffing (3.95 hrs/resident/day)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • High staff turnover (80.6%)
  • 21 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Carencro options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds
190
Avg. residents/day
78
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
195578

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$7,030–$8,270/mo (median $7,460)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lafayette 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
3.95
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.13
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
80.6%
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)
21
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-05-08
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (64 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-02-24Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-02-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.

2026-02-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing 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.

2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.

2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

2025-07-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.

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

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Daily activities & events
  • 24-hour staff

Location

240 Arceneaux Road, Carencro, LA

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

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Common questions about Evangeline Oaks Guest House

How much does Evangeline Oaks Guest House cost?

Evangeline Oaks Guest House does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Carencro, LA area typically runs $7,030–$8,270 per month (median $7,460, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Evangeline Oaks Guest House's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Evangeline Oaks Guest House 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Evangeline Oaks Guest House?

Staff provide about 3.95 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 80.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Evangeline Oaks Guest House?

Evangeline Oaks Guest House has 64 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Evangeline Oaks Guest House have availability?

Typically 41% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Evangeline Oaks Guest House offer?

Evangeline Oaks Guest House in Carencro, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 190 beds.

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

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