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Vermilion Health Care Center

14008 Cheneau Road, Kaplan, LA 70548

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Vermilion Health Care Center is a nursing home in Kaplan, Louisiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  3. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  4. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  6. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  7. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. Health inspection on September 25, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0577. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.

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  9. Fire safety inspection on September 25, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0362 2 times since 2023.

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  10. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  11. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  12. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  13. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  14. Health inspection on October 24, 2023

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2023.

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  15. Health inspection on August 2, 2023

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2023.

    • Citation F0727. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2023.

    • Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2023.

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  16. Fire safety inspection on August 2, 2023

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0362. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(337) 643-1949
Last standard health inspection
September 10, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
120
Residents per day, on average
88.5
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Vermilion Health Care Center INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Louisiana average (12 vs 24).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • GASPARD, CELENA5% or greater direct ownership interest · 17% · since 10/15/2019
  • HATHAWAY, CAMILLE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 6% · since 02/12/2012
  • LATOUR, ANN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 6% · since 02/18/2013
  • LATOUR, ELIZABETH D5% or greater direct ownership interest · 17% · since 05/01/2013
  • LATOUR, THOMAS5% or greater direct ownership interest · 6% · since 02/12/2012
  • NOBLE HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2023
  • BREAUX, BRANDONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2024

Questions

When was Vermilion Health Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists September 10, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Vermilion Health Care Center have?

CMS lists 12 health citations since August 2, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Vermilion Health Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Vermilion Health Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Vermilion Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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