The Ellington
308 Amelia Street, Rayne, LA 70578
The Ellington is a nursing home in Rayne, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (337) 334-5111
- Last standard health inspection
- August 12, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 111.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Rayne Guest Home INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Louisiana average (19 vs 24).
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 citation
Health inspection on August 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
4 citations
Health inspection on August 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2025.
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 September 18, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 4 times since 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 4, 2024 from $31,250 to $20,313.
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.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 16, 2024 from $13,375 to $8,694.
2 citations
Health inspection on November 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
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 December 4, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 4, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
48 of 265 Louisiana homes (18%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.
Fine
September 4, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $20,313 on September 4, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.
6 citations
Health inspection on June 26, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 July 22, 2024.
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 July 22, 2024.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 28, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 July 10, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 16, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
46 of 265 Louisiana homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.
Fine
April 16, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $8,694 on April 16, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 19, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 12, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 January 12, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BABINEAUX, DAVID5% or greater direct ownership interest · 7% · since 02/01/2003
- BROWN, ALAN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 12% · since 01/23/2006
- BROWN, CATHERINE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 12% · since 01/23/2006
- COOK, KARON5% or greater direct ownership interest · 7% · since 02/01/2003
- CURTIS, DWIGHT5% or greater direct ownership interest · 7% · since 02/01/2003
- FAUL, SHARON5% or greater direct ownership interest · 7% · since 02/01/2003
- GUIDRY, JOHN5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 06/01/2009
- HAIR, CATHERINE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 9% · since 07/01/2011
- WHITE, MARY5% or greater direct ownership interest · 12% · since 01/23/2006
Questions
When was The Ellington last inspected?
CMS lists August 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Ellington have?
CMS lists 19 health citations since December 19, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Ellington been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $29,007 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of The Ellington?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is The Ellington a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.