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Onyx Care of Ruston

3720 HWY 80 EAST, RUSTON, LA, 71270
(318) 255-5001
157 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
157
CMS facility ID
195510
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lincoln
Facility name
Onyx Care of Ruston
Street address
3720 HWY 80 EAST
City / state / ZIP
Ruston, LA 71270
Phone
(318) 255-5001

About this facility — Onyx Care of Ruston

Onyx Care of Ruston is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Ruston, Louisiana. It is licensed for 157 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Louisiana (122 beds).

It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Ruston and 266 skilled nursing facilities across Louisiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Onyx Care of Ruston 28 times across 15 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $36,891 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2000-11-14
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$36,891 total
Last standard inspection
2025-04-16
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$199 per day (≈ $6,050/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
76% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 14% private/other
Occupancy
85% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
23% below the LA median of $258/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
157
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-01-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-02-20
2025-06-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-26
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (26 citations)
2025-05-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-28
2025-04-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-31
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-05-31
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-05-31
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-05-31
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-31
F-0726
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-05-31
F-0757
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-05-31
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-05-31
F-0908
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-05-31
2024-06-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0602
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-08-05
F-0609
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-08-05
2024-03-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-04-19
F-0583
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-04-19
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-19
F-0726
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-04-19
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-19
2023-11-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-04
F-0835
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-12-04
2023-10-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-11-20
2023-03-22Health inspection3 citations
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-05-04
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-05-04
F-0757
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-05-04
2025-04-16Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-29
2024-03-06Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0221
D · No harm found
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
Corrected 2024-04-19
K-0915
D · No harm found
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2024-04-25

Federal penalties

2025-04-16Fine$9,113
2025-04-16Fine$15,733
2023-10-19Fine$12,045
2023-10-19Medicare payment denial — 3 days
Total fines$36,891
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 195510.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
2.319 ratings on Google
★★★★★Polly Vail · 2026-06-10 · via Google

“My mom has been at this nursing home for 2 years and I really don’t have any complaints. The staff has showed her lots of love, kindness and we truly appreciate y’all. A big shout out to Ms Angela and Ms Jeanne for taking good care of her.”

★★★★★Misty Smith · 2025-10-02 · via Google

“My dad was here for rehab and had such wonderful care. Staff was very caring and worked with him to improve so he could come home safely. His health and outlook improved so much. The therapist were great, Nurses were great, CNA super, Food very good. The Director has everything running smoothly. Any questions were answered fully. Clean and Friendly. Would recommend to anyone. My Dad said if he eve…”

★latorria lowe · 2023-11-21 · via Google

“Go by as often as you can. Make sure you ask questions and be a advocate for your family! The therapy dept was good but some of the nurses from the floor nurses to the DON did not care. I understand the stress of the job but this is still someone loved one. I’m so glad my mom was proactive or our situation could have been a lot worse.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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