Safety Report: Skyline Healthcare Center - La
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (35) than in the cycle before (62).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 8 | May 15, 2026; August 9, 2025; May 22, 2025; April 2, 2025; February 24, 2025; June 13, 2024; January 8, 2024; October 22, 2021 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 6 | May 15, 2026; August 9, 2025; May 22, 2025; May 6, 2025; September 1, 2024; June 13, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 6 | May 15, 2026; January 20, 2026; May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024; January 8, 2024; October 22, 2021 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 5 | January 20, 2026; August 9, 2025; May 22, 2025; September 1, 2024; June 13, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 5 | September 2, 2025; August 9, 2025; June 13, 2024; November 14, 2023; October 22, 2021 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 5 | August 9, 2025; May 22, 2025; September 1, 2024; June 13, 2024; October 22, 2021 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 4 | September 2, 2025; August 9, 2025; May 22, 2025; April 14, 2025 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 4 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024; April 4, 2024; October 22, 2021 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 3 | January 20, 2026; April 14, 2025; September 1, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 3 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024; October 22, 2021 |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F912) | 3 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024; October 22, 2021 |
| Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (F911) | 3 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024; October 22, 2021 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 2 | September 2, 2025; April 1, 2025 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 2 | August 9, 2025; June 13, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024 |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F604) | 2 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024 |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. (F732) | 2 | May 22, 2025; November 14, 2023 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 2 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024 |
| 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. (F584) | 2 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (F578) | 2 | May 22, 2025; October 22, 2021 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 2 | May 22, 2025; June 13, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | May 6, 2025; April 1, 2025 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F883) | 2 | January 3, 2025; June 13, 2024 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | September 1, 2024; June 13, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | June 13, 2024; October 22, 2021 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 11 days, starting June 4, 2025 |
| May 6, 2025 | Fine | $95,472 |
| April 1, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 2 days, starting April 30, 2025 |
| April 1, 2025 | Fine | $39,176 |
| September 1, 2024 | Fine | $56,140 |
| June 13, 2024 | Fine | $46,727 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $13,575 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
May 15, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
January 20, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
September 2, 2025 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
August 9, 2025 — 8 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 22, 2025 — 29 citations
May 6, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 14, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
April 2, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 1, 2025 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 24, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 3, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 1, 2024 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
June 13, 2024 — 37 citations (includes serious)
April 4, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 8, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 14, 2023 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 22, 2021 — 12 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare