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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The Ellington
308 Amelia Street, Rayne, LA 70578 · Acadia County
The Ellington is a Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation center in Rayne, LA, offering short-term rehab, long-term care, physical therapy, and Medicare and Medicaid-certified services for Acadiana families.
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (113 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rayne
The Ellington is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Rayne, LA, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 113 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.94 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.15 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $29,007 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.94 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •$29,007 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Rayne options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 113
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195464
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
- 3.94
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.15
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.7%
- 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)
- 4
- Federal fines
- 2 ($29,007)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-06
- 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.
2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2024-11-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-11-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-09-04Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-07-10Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-04 | Fine | $20,313 |
| 2024-04-16 | Fine | $8,694 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Chapel / worship services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Studio apartments
Location
308 Amelia Street, Rayne, 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 The Ellington
How much does The Ellington cost?
The Ellington does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Rayne, 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 The Ellington's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates The Ellington 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at The Ellington?
Staff provide about 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at The Ellington?
The Ellington has 23 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-06). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does The Ellington have availability?
Typically 94% full (113 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does The Ellington offer?
The Ellington in Rayne, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
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- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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