All citations for Pines Retirement Center of Baton Rouge

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 10, 2025

Showing 26 to 50 of 67 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0680, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 24, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 7, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.