St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, Greensburg, LA

The Essentials

Summary

Across 7 inspections from February 2024 to May 2026, state surveyors documented 32 findings at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home; 32 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 5 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections: 7; 2024–2026, standard and complaint
Findings: 32; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 32; Of 32 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 5; 3 fines; payment not published, 2 closed

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2024	1	11	4
2025	4	17	2
2026	2	4	0

What the Record Shows

32 of 32 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 5 enforcement actions in the window: 3 fines totaling $319,733, their payment not published; denial of payment imposed April 9, 2025, ended June 4, 2025; denial of payment imposed August 28, 2025, ended October 3, 2025.
5 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, May 6, 2026, recorded 3 findings (most serious: Level F).

What to Ask About

Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Three Inspections
Professional Standards, Cited in Three Inspections
Coordinating Mental Health Screening, Cited in Two Inspections
Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections
Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: St. Helena Parish Nursing Home
Address: 32 North 2Nd Street, Greensburg, LA 70441
CMS Certification Number: 195610
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 72
Ownership: Government - Hospital district
Record Window: February 29, 2024 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

May 62026
Standard health inspection
3 findings
- F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Feb 192026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 8, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Oct 12025
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 3, 2025
- F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Aug 282025
Complaint investigation
6 findings
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Oct 1, 2025
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 1, 2025
- F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 1, 2025
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 1, 2025
- F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 1, 2025
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 12025
Complaint investigation
3 findings
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level HActual harmCorrected May 20, 2025
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 20, 2025
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 20, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Apr 92025
Standard health inspection
6 findings
- F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 15, 2025
- F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionLevel ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 15, 2025
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 15, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 15, 2025
- F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected May 15, 2025
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected May 15, 2025
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $77,838 imposed April 9, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 9, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed April 9, 2025. Status: Closed, June 4, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 9, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $214,871 imposed August 28, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 9, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed August 28, 2025. Status: Closed, October 3, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 9, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Feb 292024
Standard health inspection
11 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Level GActual harmCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 29, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $27,024 imposed February 29, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 29, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F600 in February 2024, May 2025 and August 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious of these was recorded at level L (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24252525252626F600 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Professional Standards, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F658 in February 2024, May 2025 and May 2026. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24252525252626F658 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
3
Coordinating Mental Health Screening, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F644 in August 2025 and February 2026. This citation covers whether assessments are coordinated with the state’s pre-admission screening for mental illness and intellectual disability (PASARR), and referrals made. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24252525252626F644 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
4
Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F656 in February 2024 and August 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24252525252626F656 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
5
Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F842 in February 2024 and May 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24252525252626F842 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
6
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in February 2024 and April 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24252525252626F880 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level L.
02
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
03
How do you arrange services for residents with a mental illness or an intellectual disability?
Coordinating Mental Health Screening: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
04
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
05
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
06
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
07
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
08
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $214,871 civil money penalty was imposed August 28, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds five enforcement actions in the window.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Louisiana state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Louisiana state survey agency
Inspection Feb 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Louisiana state survey agency
Inspection Apr 9, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Louisiana state survey agency
Inspection May 1, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Louisiana state survey agency
Inspection Aug 28, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Louisiana state survey agency
Inspection Oct 1, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Louisiana state survey agency
Inspection Feb 19, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Louisiana state survey agency
Inspection May 6, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 195610
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowFebruary 29, 2024 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before February 2024 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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