Maurice, LA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Maurice's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
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Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
804 Crowley-Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA 70526 · Acadia County
55
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (106 of 112 beds occupied on an average day).
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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 Crowley
Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Crowley, LA, with 112 certified beds and an average of about 106 residents per day. It operates as part of the Elder Outreach Nursing & Rehabilitation network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.58 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.19 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.58 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Crowley, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 112
- Avg. residents/day
- 106
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Elder Outreach Nursing & Rehabilitation
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195563
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 | $7,030–$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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.58
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.19
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.9%
- 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)
- 9
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-09-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (29 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-09-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2025-09-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-09-17Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2025-09-17Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-09-17Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2025-09-17Severity 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…
2025-09-17Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
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
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
Location
804 Crowley-Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
How much does Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center cost?
Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Crowley, 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 Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 29 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 94% full (106 of 112 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offer?
Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Crowley, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 112 beds.
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