Nursing home

The Ellington

308 Amelia Street, Rayne, LA, 70578

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Hancock Whitney Bank · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for The Ellington, with 23 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $29,007 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
1
of 5
Certified beds
120
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures1 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Acadia Co. avg 2.2Louisiana avg 2.5This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Acadia Co. avg: 2.2. Louisiana avg: 2.5.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

23
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
8
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
72023
122024
42025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $29,007 total · Apr 16, 2024–Sep 4, 2024
  1. Sep 4, 2024$20,313
  2. Apr 16, 2024$8,694

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)17.9%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.13%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)4.92%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Babineaux, David5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Brown, Alan5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Brown, Catherine5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Cook, Karon5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Curtis, Dwight5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Faul, Sharon5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Guidry, John5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Hair, Catherine5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
White, Mary5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Hancock Whitney Bank5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
Grotefend, DavidW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Cook, KaronCORPORATE OFFICER
Grotefend, DavidCORPORATE OFFICER
White, MaryCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Acadia County.

308 Amelia Street, Rayne
Acadia County · LA · 70578
120 certified beds30.2248, -92.2670

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Progressive Care Center
CCN 195136
Shreveport, LA34Not shown$0
Baton Rouge Gen Med Ctr, SNF
CCN 195139
Baton Rouge, LA451Not shown$0
Villa Feliciana Chronic Disease
CCN 195150
Jackson, LA114Shown$533,504
Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village
CCN 195156
New Orleans, LA231Not shown$40,248
Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehab
CCN 195177
Slidell, LA112Not shown$507,925
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility
CCN 195180
Jefferson, LA555Not shown$8,186

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ellington's CMS rating?

The Ellington has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 1 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is The Ellington located?

The Ellington is located at 308 Amelia Street, Rayne, LA, 70578 in Acadia County, and CMS lists 120 certified beds.

Does The Ellington have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $29,007 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for The Ellington over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does The Ellington's rating compare to nearby facilities?

The Ellington's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.2 across 5 facilities in Acadia County, and 2.5 across Louisiana. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify The Ellington's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm The Ellington's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
195464
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
120
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 23 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Aug 6, 20250628DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 18, 2025
Aug 6, 20250641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 18, 2025
Aug 6, 20250656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 18, 2025
Aug 6, 20250657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 18, 2025
Nov 6, 20240658DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 4, 2024
Nov 6, 20240684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 4, 2024
Sep 4, 20240689JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 25, 2024
Jul 10, 20240689EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2024
Jun 26, 20240584DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2024
Jun 26, 20240656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2024
Jun 26, 20240695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2024
Jun 26, 20240726DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2024
Jun 26, 20240812DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2024
Jun 26, 20240842DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2024
May 28, 20240656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 10, 2024
Apr 16, 20240689GComplaintPast Non-ComplianceMar 28, 2024
Dec 19, 20230656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2024
Dec 19, 20230919EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2024
Jul 12, 20230641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2023
Jul 12, 20230645DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2023
Jul 12, 20230656EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2023
Jul 12, 20230803EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2023
Jul 12, 20230880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 5, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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