About Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center
Willis-knighton Extended Care Center, located in SHREVEPORT, LA, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare. It is located within a hospital setting.
Why Families Choose Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- Top Ranked: Ranked #2 out of 30 facilities within 25 miles.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours N/A
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 5 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 8 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 7 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 31.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 6.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 99.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 99.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | N/A |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2025: 1 complaint
- Total: 1 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
Nearby Hospitals
OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT
SHREVEPORT, LA
OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT-ST MARY MEDICAL CENT
SHREVEPORT, LA
OVERTON BROOKS VA MEDICAL CENTER (SHREVEPORT)
SHREVEPORT, LA
CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM
SHREVEPORT, LA
WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER
SHREVEPORT, LA
SPECIALISTS HOSPITAL SHREVEPORT
SHREVEPORT, LA
INTENSIVE SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
SHREVEPORT, LA
BRENTWOOD HOSPITAL
SHREVEPORT, LA
RED RIVER BEHAVIORAL CENTER, LLC
BOSSIER CITY, LA
PHYSICIANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
SHREVEPORT, LA
LOUISIANA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
SHREVEPORT, LA
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- PIERRE BLANCHARD CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- EUGENE BRYSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JASON COBB CORPORATE OFFICER
- MICHAEL COOK W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- BRIAN CRAWFORD CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES ELROD CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARGARET ELROD W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- MARGARET ELROD CORPORATE OFFICER
- DANIELLE FARIS W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- DANIELLE FARIS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JERRY FIELDER W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JERRY FIELDER CORPORATE OFFICER
- PEGGY GAVIN W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- PEGGY GAVIN CORPORATE OFFICER
- FRANK HUGHES CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- RAYMOND LASSEIGNE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH OLDS CORPORATE OFFICER
- LAMAR PUGH CORPORATE OFFICER
- RICHARD SALE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ELAINE SIMPKINS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARY JANE WARD W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- MARY JANE WARD CORPORATE OFFICER
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Manor of Stratmore Nursing and Rehab Ctr | N/A | 5 |
| Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Cornerstone Post Acute Care of Bossier | N/A | 5 |
| Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home | N/A | 4 |
| Harmony House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, I | N/A | 4 |
| Old Brownlee Community Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Live Oak | N/A | 4 |
| Progressive Care Center | N/A | 3 |
| Heritage Manor West | N/A | 3 |
| Heritage Manor South | N/A | 4 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center directly at 3182124000. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.