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Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center
2550 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
66
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Our evaluation
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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Shreveport
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Shreveport, LA, with 24 certified beds.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Shreveport for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 24
- Avg. residents/day
- —
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195622
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 | $6,830–$8,040/mo (median $7,250) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Shreveport prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 1
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-12
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- None
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (2 citations on record — showing the latest 2). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-03-12Severity 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.
2025-02-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.
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
Location
2550 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center cost?
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Shreveport, LA area typically runs $6,830–$8,040 per month (median $7,250, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
What did inspectors find at Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center?
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center has 2 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
What types of care does Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center offer?
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center in Shreveport, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 24 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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