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River Oaks Retirement Manor

2500 E. SIMCOE STREET, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70501
(337) 233-7115
ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/directory/detail/12118/catid/173
100 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
100
CMS facility ID
195502
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lafayette
Facility name
River Oaks Retirement Manor
Street address
2500 E. SIMCOE STREET
City / state / ZIP
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone
(337) 233-7115
Website
ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/directory/detail/12118/catid/173

About this facility — River Oaks Retirement Manor

River Oaks Retirement Manor is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is licensed for 100 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Louisiana (122 beds).

It is one of 22 senior care facilities in Lafayette 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 River Oaks Retirement Manor 21 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $99,451 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 - Partnership

Registered owners & officers

Sarver, Willie Belle
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2011
Sarver, Danny
Direct owner — 12% stake — since 2013
Broussard, Aimee
Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2003
Gupta, Jagdish
Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2009
Vidrine, Ronald
Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2003
Gupta, Prashant
Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2009
Gupta, Sonia
Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2009
Sarver, Gregory
Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2003
Sarver, James
Direct owner — 5% stake — since 2003
Louviere, Kainen
Managing employee · Director · Officer — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1999-09-27
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
3 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$99,451 total
Last standard inspection
2025-12-10
Nurse staffing
4.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$257 per day (≈ $7,810/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
79% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 13% private/other
Occupancy
81% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
right at the LA median of $258/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
100
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; 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

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2025-12-10Health inspection3 citations
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-11
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-12-18
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-22
2024-09-18Health inspection4 citations
F-0577
F · No harm found
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2024-09-19
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 2024-09-23
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-09-23
F-0656
D · 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 2024-09-20
3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (14 citations)
2024-08-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0700
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-08-26
F-0835
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-08-26
2023-08-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0640
D · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0656
E · 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 2023-09-29
F-0686
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-28
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0849
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-09-29
F-0925
D · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-09-29
2024-09-18Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-09-27
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-27

Federal penalties

2024-08-08Fine$89,681
2023-08-22Fine$9,770
2023-08-22Medicare payment denial — 14 days
Total fines$99,451
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 195502.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.813 ratings on Google
★★★★★Jo Ann Cheatham · 2024-05-16 · via Google

“My sister Regina Duplantis has been a resident here for about 3 years. EVERYONE here has been so kind, helpful and friendly to her and the other residents. Today they had a crayfish boil and some of the workers there actually peeled the crayfish for some of the residents who were physically unable to peel them. That there is a real labor of love. River Oaks has many social activities and f…”

★Lord Byron · 2023-06-16 · via Google

“Poor customer service. Mickey or something like that. She didnt even say her name clearly. Very rude, short, and not helpful. Got "disconnected"/hung up on twice. The receptionists were very nice and pleasant. Were kind enough to transfer it back. But beware, I was asking a simple question and she started acting suspicious. If this is how they treat a call for more information. I wouldnt trust t…”

★★★★★Daniel Castille · 2017-12-27 · via Google

“I have a family member there who has been there many years.......very satisfied the nursing staff is well liked”

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

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
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