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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St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
2301 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71203 · Ouachita County
St. Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Monroe, LA offers short-term rehab, long-term care, pharmacy, and diagnostic services. Visit us today for a tour!
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 64% 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
St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Monroe, LA, with 130 certified beds and an average of about 83 residents per day. It operates as part of the Cantex Continuing Care network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.40 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 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 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.40 hrs/resident/day)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
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
- 130
- Avg. residents/day
- 83
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Part of a chain
- Cantex Continuing Care
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195359
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
- 3.40
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.40
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.3%
- 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)
- 12
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (44 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-11Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-12-11Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
2025-12-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed …
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
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
2301 Sterlington 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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How much does St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation cost?
St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 44.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?
St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation has 44 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 64% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation offer?
St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Monroe, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 130 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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