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Waldon Health Care Center

2401 Idaho Street, Kenner, LA 70062

Assisted Living Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(504) 466-0222

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,087

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,065
  • Average State Price: $3,273
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Waldon Health Care Center Description

    Waldon Health Care Center is a community that offers assisted living, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Kenner, Louisiana. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 making it the 6th highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    4
    Waldon Health Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 25 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 6 out of 6 communities in Kenner
  • Ranking in State: 382 out of 386 communities in LA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff C



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • One reviewer expressed satisfaction with their 9-month stay, highlighting the kind staff, good meals, and overall positive experience compared to other nursing homes in the area.
    • Another reviewer praised the facility for its variety of activities, efficiency, and cleanliness, noting it never had the unpleasant odors common in other senior living places.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reviewers strongly advised against sending loved ones to the facility, citing neglect, horrific conditions, and instances where residents' health deteriorated or they passed away due to poor care.
    • Complaints about the staff were frequent, including descriptions of rudeness, unprofessional behavior, and neglect in attending to residents' needs. Specific issues mentioned include verbal abuse, inattentiveness, and a lack of proper nutrition care.
    • The cleanliness and maintenance of the facility were criticized, with reports of high grass in sitting areas, dirty and smelly conditions, and a filthy kitchen.
    • One reviewer shared a personal story of their sister's decline in mobility and subsequent death from a lung disease believed to be contracted during her stay at the facility, emphasizing the lack of adequate rehab and medical attention.
    • Another reviewer recounted an experience of trying to donate supplies but being rudely denied access, highlighting issues with staff attitude and responsiveness.

    Summary:

    While there are a couple of positive reviews appreciating the staff's kindness and the facility's cleanliness and activities, the overwhelming majority of feedback is highly critical. Major concerns include neglect, poor staff behavior, unsanitary conditions, and serious health risks to residents. Prospective clients are urged to consider these reviews carefully when making decisions about senior care.


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    Health

    Therapy

    Rehabilitation Environment

    Skilled Therapists

    Patient-focused Nurses

    Individualized Treatment Plans

    Outcome-driven Techniques


    Room Amenities

    Semi-private Suites

    Free Wi-Fi Access


    Transportation

    Transportation Services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 16, 1986
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 205
    Total current residents: 70
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $11768


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-03-09 2021-04-25 C Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-03-09 2021-04-25 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-13 2023-02-27 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies 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.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-27 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-27 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-27 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-27 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2023-01-13 2023-02-27 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-10-27 2020-10-10 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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.
    2021-03-11 2021-04-25 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2021-03-11 2021-04-25 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-03-11 2021-04-25 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-03-11 2021-04-25 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2021-03-11 2021-04-25 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2021-03-11 2021-04-25 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2021-03-11 2021-04-25 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2021-03-11 2021-04-25 E Administration Deficiencies Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    2021-03-11 2021-04-25 E Administration Deficiencies Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-10-27 $11,768

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Kenner which is 0.4 miles away and has a population of 67,091 (large town).
    • The average income is $36,869, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 55
      • Average Temperature: 72.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 196 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 167 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 3.6 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 36.9 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 3.7% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 18.41% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 20% Black or African-American, 21% Hispanic or Latino, and 54% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.99 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.15 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.34 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.67 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Winn-Dixie
    0.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.6 miles away
    Save-A-Lot
    1.2 miles away
    Rouses
    1.3 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    1.4 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    1000
    0.4 miles away
    1021
    0.6 miles away
    1053
    0.8 miles away
    1052
    0.9 miles away
    958
    1.0 miles away

    Banks

    Capital One
    0.1 miles away
    Ficohsa Express
    0.4 miles away
    Hancock Whitney
    0.6 miles away
    Chase
    0.8 miles away
    First American Bank and Trust
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner
    2.4 miles away
    Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children
    3.1 miles away
    River Oaks Hospital
    3.3 miles away
    East Jefferson General Hospital
    3.5 miles away
    Ochsner Health Center - Elmwood
    4.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.2 miles away
    East Jefferson Medical Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    Comeaux Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    Kenner Discount Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Just Kids Dental
    0.1 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    0.5 miles away
    Affordable Dentures & Implants
    1.0 miles away
    Louisiana Dental Center
    1.0 miles away
    Silver Lining Dentistry
    1.3 miles away

    Parks

    Veterans Memorial Park
    0.6 miles away
    Lions Playground
    0.8 miles away
    Butch Duhe Playground
    1.2 miles away
    Highway Park
    1.2 miles away
    Delta Park
    1.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France
    10.9 miles away

    Shopping

    The Esplanade
    1.1 miles away
    Clearview Mall
    3.3 miles away
    Shops of Upper Pontalba
    10.9 miles away
    Shops at Canal Place
    11.0 miles away
    The Marketplace at Jackson Brewery
    11.0 miles away

    Culture

    Jefferson Performing Arts Center
    2.7 miles away
    Ken Hollis Theater
    2.7 miles away
    J&S Gallery
    5.1 miles away
    Art Egg Studios
    9.1 miles away
    Joy Theater
    10.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    La Vela Restaurante & Bar
    0.0 miles away
    Falafel King
    0.0 miles away
    Big Ez
    0.1 miles away
    Waffle House
    0.1 miles away
    Gerald's Donuts and Restaurant
    0.2 miles away

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