Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement in Lutcher, LA has a 3-star overall rating, with a strong 4-star health inspection rating but very poor 1-star staffing and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.37 vs 4.1 hours per resident day). It had no fines in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included safety, dialysis care, and accident-hazard concerns.
Last inspection: December 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3694.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.30
Licensed practical nurses
1.38
Nurse aides
1.69
Weekend nursing
2.71
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
27.8%23.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%3.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.6%3.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.5%5.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.1%2.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.6%13.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.9%0%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.3%5.4%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate dialysis care for a resident who needed it. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 698 — 42 CFR §483.25(l) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PRIORITY MANAGEMENT · 38 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
72.5 residents on an average day (62% of 116 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 31 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.