Ridgecrest Community Care Center
Scout 80West Monroe, LA · 112 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Monroe.
Est. $6,740–$7,930/mo
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Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
7950 Millhaven Road, Monroe, LA 71203 · Ouachita County
Ouachita Healthcare in Monroe provides a warm and welcoming place for our senior residents to call home.
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (161 of 167 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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
Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Monroe, LA, with 167 certified beds and an average of about 161 residents per day. It operates as part of the Plantation Management Company network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.27 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.10 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $31,844 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.27 hrs/resident/day)
- •$31,844 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Monroe options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 167
- Avg. residents/day
- 161
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Plantation Management Company
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195531
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $6,740–$7,930/mo (median $7,150) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Monroe prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.27
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.10
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.5%
- 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)
- 11
- Federal fines
- 1 ($31,844)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (23 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-03-11Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2025-03-11Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2025-03-11Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-03-11Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-03-11Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
2025-03-11Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-03-11Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
2025-03-11Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-14 | Fine | $31,844 |
| 2024-06-14 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
7950 Millhaven Road, Monroe, LA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Monroe, LA area typically runs $6,740–$7,930 per month (median $7,150, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.27 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 23 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 97% full (161 of 167 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Ouachita Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Monroe, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 167 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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