CAverage · score 45/100 · #158 of 262 in Louisiana
Matthews Memorial Health Care Center
5100 Jackson Street Ext., Alexandria, LA 71303 · 124 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Louisiana
12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 56)below median
$36,140 in fines in 3 years
Why Matthews Memorial Health Care Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Louisiana nursing homes in the same size band (large, 124 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Matthews Memorial Health Care Center at a Glance
C
45/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.78 h.
66<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 56.
28<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
49<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $36,140 fines, 0 denials.
34<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Louisiana, large facilities · CMS record 195600 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address5100 Jackson Street Ext., Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone3184455215
CountyRapides
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds124
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Louisiana
- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44) — below median
2
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- 9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44) — below median
1
John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center - New Orleans, LA · 142 beds
- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Louisiana
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.