Jefferson, LA · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Jefferson's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
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Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC
13735 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 · Plaquemines County
Riverbend Nursing and Rehab Center is dedicated to providing specialized rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in a caring, comfortable, and clean environment. Our team of highly trained rehabilitation and nursing staff are focused on short-term transitional goals for your successful …
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 81% 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.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Belle Chasse
Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Belle Chasse, LA, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 97 residents per day. It operates as part of the Inspired Healthcare Management network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.99 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.19 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.4%, 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
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.99 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Belle Chasse, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 97
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Inspired Healthcare Management
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195481
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 | $7,460–$8,780/mo (median $7,920) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local New Orleans 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
- 3.99
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.19
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.4%
- 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
- 2025-09-10
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (31 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-10Severity D — potential for harmNursing 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.
2025-09-10Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
2025-09-10Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-05-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-05-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality 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.
2024-10-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2024-10-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-10-10Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
13735 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, 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 Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC
How much does Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC cost?
Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Belle Chasse, LA area typically runs $7,460–$8,780 per month (median $7,920, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC?
Staff provide about 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC?
Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC has 31 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC have availability?
Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC offer?
Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC in Belle Chasse, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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