Capitol House Nursing & Rehab Center

Capitol House Nursing & Rehab Center has a large building with 132 certified beds and usually cares for about 94 residents per day, and while it's a for-profit facility, the staff tries to help everyone feel cared for and comfortable, though it isn't without its issues, as there have been 29 total deficiencies noted in official inspection reports, including problems with assessment and care planning, reporting possible abuse or neglect, and respecting residents' rights to a homelike environment, but there's been no actual harm from these, only a chance of possible harm, and three infection-related deficiencies have also been documented. Capitol House is run by Latereca Montgomery since January 2021 and James Ratliff since June 2023, with indirect ownership mainly by PTM 2018 Family Trust and others. The nurse turnover rate is high at 64.8%, but residents get about 3.94 nurse hours per day, with skilled nursing and 24-hour care offered. The center stands out as the only one in Baton Rouge with a respiratory unit dedicated to ventilator management, offering long-term respiratory care like ventilator weaning, tracheostomy care, and pulmonary hygiene. There's a wide range of therapies too, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as ultrasound and e-stim therapy, plus aggressive wound care from a specialist nurse, and help with daily tasks. For those who need it, Capitol House provides both short- and long-term rehabilitation, hospice care, hospice crisis care, palliative care, and grief support, as well as in-home house calls and private duty caregiving. Family and friends can visit, and the facility shares information on visitation, COVID-19 policies, and financial help. The facility tries to give residents some comforts, like private rooms with convertible beds, family rooms with TVs, a dining room with full-sized tables, and a welcome atrium with a waterfall, while there's also a hydrotherapy whirlpool, a snack bar, religious services for different faiths, holistic therapies, and an on-site beauty salon and barber shop for a bit of pampering. Safety's addressed with intercom emergency call systems and wandering guard systems throughout the building. On the clinical side, residents get help from physical, occupational, and speech therapists, psychiatric care specialists, certified wound specialists, registered dietitians, and physician services, with staff working to create personalized care plans. Capitol House works with Sage Rehabilitation & Outpatient Services for both inpatient and outpatient therapy, and can help coordinate home health services. The center also provides regular nutritional, social, and medical assessments, along with different social and recreational activities led by licensed staff. While the facility does focus on safety and comfort, it's important to know about the recorded inspection issues and high nurse turnover when considering it.