RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Ruston, LA (2026)

Compare all 3 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Ruston, LA, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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3Nursing Homes in Ruston
2.0/5
-0.5 vs state avgState avg: 2.50Ruston Avg Rating
$37K$59K vs state avgState avg: $96KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeRuston, LA

Princeton Place-Ruston

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
123 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

1405 White StreetRuston, LA 71270

(318) 255-4400

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeRuston, LA

Alpine Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation

For-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
144 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Below Louisiana avg of 2.5

2401 North Service RoadRuston, LA 71270

(318) 255-6492

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34 Penalties

Nursing HomeRuston, LA

Onyx Care Of Ruston

For-profit

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
157 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Below Louisiana avg of 2.5

3720 Hwy 80 EastRuston, LA 71270

(318) 255-5001

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Care landscape in Ruston

How Ruston compares with the rest of Louisiana on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+12.6%

    About 29% lower than the state average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover46.1%

    A little lower than the state average of 47.6%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability21.3%

    About 9% higher than the state average of 19.5%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Ruston, LA?

This page evaluates 3 eligible nursing homes in Ruston, LA and shows the top 3.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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