Oak Woods Home For The Elderly is a nursing home in Mer Rouge, LA, with 119 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $4,359 and range up to $5,019 per month. The average price in the community is $5,019, which is greater than the average cost of $4,689 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is greater than the state average. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.2 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.7 hours with licensed nurses (0.2 by an RN and 1.5 by an LPN) and 2.5 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

To ensure the safety of all residents, the facility provides an emergency call system. Special diet meals are not always available. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has various activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are three hospitals within 25 miles of Oak Woods Home For The Elderly. The two closest hospitals are Morehouse General Hospital, which is 6.4 miles away, and Richardson Medical Center, which is 22.2 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 4. The ratings for quality are poor (rating of 1) and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Oak Woods Home For The Elderly are:

• Housekeeping
• Parking
• Activity Center
• Clubs & Communities