Number of nursing homes in Louisiana: 286
Patients living in Louisiana nursing homes: 25,617
Occupancy rates of Louisiana nursing homes: 71.4%
Average number of deficiencies at each Louisiana nursing home: 12.1
Percent of Louisiana nursing homes with serious deficiencies for actual harm to patient: 24.5%
Most common deficiencies at Louisiana nursing homes: Accident Environment, Comprehensive Care Plans, Food Sanitation
Distribution of ownership of Louisiana nursing homes: 74% for profit, 18 % non profit, 6 % government
Most populated cities in Louisiana: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles
Staffing levels at Louisiana nursing homes (daily hours):Above average, 3.6 total staff, 1.5 licensed nurse
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**Data based upon 2009 CMS data, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service