Nursing home
White Oak Post Acute Care
2828 Westfork, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 · Map
For profit - Limited Liability company · Part of Ark Post Acute Network (4 facilities) · 176 certified beds
White Oak Post Acute Care is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (1/5 for staffing, 1/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.81. Its most recent inspection on Dec 3, 2025 cited 9 deficiencies. Note: it is a CMS Special Focus Facility under enhanced oversight.
- Special Focus Facility candidateCMS lists this facility as a candidate for enhanced oversight.
- 3 fines totaling $543,781In CMS records: 6 total penalties, 3 Medicare payment denials.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How White Oak Post Acute Care compares
This facility vs. the Louisiana and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Louisiana avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.53 | 3.81 | 3.89 | below avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.29 | 2.32 | 2.34 | below avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 69.5% | 48.0% | 46.4% | above avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 9.0 | 8.3 | 9.5 | above avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Penalties in CMS records: 3 fines totaling $543,781, 6 total penalties, 3 Medicare payment denials.
What inspectors found at White Oak Post Acute Care
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Actual harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Mar 18, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Mar 18, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Dec 3, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Dec 3, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Dec 3, 2025 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Dec 3, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Dec 3, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Dec 3, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Dec 3, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jun 26, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Apr 3, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 27, 2025 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 2828 Westfork
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 - CMS certification #
- 195488
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 176
- Avg residents/day
- 89.3
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 2000-02-15
- Chain
- Ark Post Acute Network (4 facilities)
- Setting
- Urban
Part of Ark Post Acute Network
Ark Post Acute Network operates 4 nursing facilities across the United States. View all Ark Post Acute Network facilities →
Not SLA enrolled. This facility hasn’t enrolled in resident survey verification. Learn about enrollment →
Location and nearby
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Other public records
- Kitchen 10 inspections by Louisiana Department of Health, Retail Food Program (published by the City of Baton Rouge) since 2023
- Workplace safety 1 OSHA workplace safety inspection since 2022, no violations cited
Full public records, with dates and sources
Kitchen inspections
The local health department inspects the kitchen that serves residents. Results are in the agency's own words.
Louisiana Department of Health, Retail Food Program (published by the City of Baton Rouge): White Oak Post Acute Care-kitchen
- Sep 4, 2025 (routine/renewal): No result published.
4 violations
- Equipment construction, good repair (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.excessive ie on walk-freezer floor
- Non-food contact surfaces clean (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
- Floors (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3701.5 - Floors are not clean.
- Walls and ceilings (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
- Jun 13, 2025 (routine/renewal): No result published.
5 violations
- Equipment – chemical sanitization-sink set up (Critical). Inspector’s note: 2513 - Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75ºF.
- Equipment construction, good repair (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.dw curtain missing
- Non-food contact surfaces clean (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
- Cleaning and storage of garbage areas (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3307.9 - Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
- Floors (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3701.5 - Floors are not clean.baseboards
- Mar 25, 2025 (follow-up): No result published.
2 violations
- Non-food contact surfaces clean (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
- Floors (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3701.5 - Floors are not clean.
- Mar 20, 2025 (routine/renewal): No result published.
8 violations
- Insect/rodent control (Critical). Inspector’s note: 3501 - Roaches are present in the establishment.behind dishwasher
- Packaged food on un-drained ice (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 1505 - Packaged food is stored in direct contact with ice or water.milk and juice
- Non-food contact surfaces clean (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
- Ware washing, air drying (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
- Clean equipment/single service storage (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2517.1 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location knives
- Personal care items (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3903 - Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
- Floors (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3701.5 - Floors are not clean.
- Walls and ceilings (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
- Dec 19, 2024 (routine/renewal): No result published.
3 violations
- Equipment construction, good repair (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Walk-in freezer ice build-up.
- Floors (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3701.5 - Floors are not clean. Baseboards area and walk-in cooler.
- Walls and ceilings (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. Baseboards
- Sep 10, 2024 (follow-up): No result published.
2 violations
- Food safety certification (Critical). Inspector’s note: 305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.
- Non-food contact surfaces clean (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
- Sep 6, 2024 (routine/renewal): No result published.
15 violations
- Cross contamination – food to food (Critical). Inspector’s note: 1705 - Raw unprepared vegetables are not separated from ready to eat potentially hazardous foods.
- Insect/rodent control (Critical). Inspector’s note: 3501 - Flies are present in the establishment.
- Food safety certification (Critical). Inspector’s note: 305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment. obtain within 90 days
- Food storage – 6” off floor, dry, covered (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 1501.4 - Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
- Thermometer provided (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 1321.1 - An accurate product temperature-measuring device is not provided.
- Non-food contact surfaces clean (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
- Ware washing, air drying (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
- Clean equipment/single service storage (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2517.9 - Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor
- Clean equipment/single service storage (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2517.1 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a clean dry location
- Hand wash supplies – clean, accessible (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
- Garbage receptacles (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3303.3 - Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
- Floors (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3701.5 - Floors are not clean.under equipment
- Walls and ceilings (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.behind equipment
- Permits – valid, posted (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
- Linen/laundry, wipe cloths (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 4111.2 - Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
- May 10, 2024 (follow-up): No result published.
5 violations
- Insect/rodent control (Critical). Inspector’s note: 3501 - Flies are present in the establishment.several in 200 & 300 hallways, dining room - swatted by staff
- Food safety certification (Critical). Inspector’s note: 305 - A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.
- Ware washing, air drying (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
- Floors (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3701.5 - Floors are not clean.under dishwasher
- Food safety certificates (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 305 - A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
- May 7, 2024 (complaint): No result published.
12 violations
- Food – date marking (Critical). Inspector’s note: 1507 - Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
- Equipment – chemical sanitization-sink set up (Critical). Inspector’s note: 2513 - Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75ºF.hose repair by Autochlor
- Insect/rodent control (Critical). Inspector’s note: 3501 - Flies are present in the establishment.observed in hallways
- Cross contamination – food to food (Critical). Inspector’s note: 1705 - Raw unprepared vegetables are not separated from ready to eat potentially hazardous foods.
- Non-food contact surfaces clean (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.drink dispenser area, dishwasher
- Floors (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3701.5 - Floors are not clean. all hallway utility rooms, pantries, employee breakroom, under kitchen equipment (cleaning in progress), unoccupied rooms of Hall 100,lobby drink room,
- Improper thawing (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 1315 - Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.chicken
- Cleaning and storage of garbage areas (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3307.9 - Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter- cigarette butts,grease bin
- Hand wash supplies – clean, accessible (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
- Food safety certificates (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 305 - A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
- Plumbing/grease trap (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3101 - Plumbing is not maintained.nurse's stations' cabinets
- Garbage receptacles (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3303.5 - Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.employees break room
- Dec 13, 2023 (routine/renewal): No result published.
5 violations
- Equipment – chemical sanitization-sink set up (Critical). Inspector’s note: 2513 - Chlorine sanitizer concentration for warewashing is not between 50-100 p.p.m. at 75ºF.
- Cross contamination – food to food (Critical). Inspector’s note: 1705 - Raw unprepared vegetables are not separated from ready to eat potentially hazardous foods.
- Floors (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3701.5 - Floors are not clean.UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
- Hand wash supplies – clean, accessible (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3109.5 - Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
- Toilet room – clean, receptacle, door, located (Non-critical). Inspector’s note: 3111.6 - The toilet room fixtures are not clean.
Source: the agency's records, inspections since Oct 16, 2023, as of Oct 15, 2026. Critical: The state's critical violation flag.
Staff pay and workplace safety
Federal records about how the employer here treats its staff.
OSHA workplace safety inspections
OSHA inspects workplaces for staff safety, such as lifting, needles, chemicals and workplace violence. It does not inspect resident care.
- Mar 25, 2022: programmed (planned) inspection, partial (health). Case closed Aug 2, 2022. No violations cited. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as Arc Management. Matched by street address; the name OSHA recorded differs from the community's.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, as of Oct 15, 2026, inspections since 2016. Penalties can change while a case is open or contested.
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Womans Hospital, Baton Rouge. 3.1 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Landmark of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge. 1.6 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Amedisys Home Health, Baton Rouge. 0.6 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 1.5 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 70816 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fkc - O'Neal Lane, Baton Rouge, 1.6 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Fmcna - Mancuso, Baton Rouge, 2.4 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Fmcna - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, 3.0 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 5 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 22 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 70816.
Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge, office in Baton Rouge, 0.3 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Notre Dame Hospice Of Greater Baton Rouge, office in Baton Rouge, 0.3 miles away, straight line
Amedisys Hospice, office in Baton Rouge, 0.6 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- North Oaks Medical Center LLC, Hammond. 34.0 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Zone X: Area protected by a levee from the 1% annual chance flood (moderate risk). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively high. By hazard: hurricane very high, inland flooding relatively high, wildfire very low, tornado very high, heat wave relatively high, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Only cases that look tied to an earlier operator (not shown) |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
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Frequently asked questions
Is White Oak Post Acute Care a good nursing home?
CMS gives White Oak Post Acute Care an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, including 1/5 for staffing and 1/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is White Oak Post Acute Care staffed?
White Oak Post Acute Care reports 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Louisiana average of 3.81.
Has White Oak Post Acute Care had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 9 deficiencies. This facility is on CMS's Special Focus list for enhanced oversight.
How many beds does White Oak Post Acute Care have?
White Oak Post Acute Care is certified for 176 beds.