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Nursing home

Haven Nursing Center

Columbia, Louisiana · Caldwell Parish

  • 7726 US Hwy. 165, Columbia, LA 71418 · Directions
  • (318) 649‑9800
  • Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: For profit – corporation
  • 18 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level E). See the inspection record

Summary

Haven Nursing Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Columbia, Louisiana, with 99 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2026-06-10, with 8 health deficiencies. Ownership: for profit – corporation. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
99Certified beds
Health inspections: 3 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Haven Nursing Center?
7726 US Hwy. 165, Columbia, LA 71418, in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
What is the phone number of Haven Nursing Center?
(318) 649-9800, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Haven Nursing Center?
Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Haven Nursing Center been fined?
Medicare lists no fines for Haven Nursing Center.
What did inspectors find at Haven Nursing Center?
In its last three inspection cycles (March 6, 2024 to June 10, 2026), Medicare lists 18 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 2 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 3 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 3 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 1 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 1 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 1 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (March 6, 2024 to June 10, 2026), Haven Nursing Center had 18 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.35 hours per resident per day; the Louisiana average is 3.82 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: June 10, 2026 — 8 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: June 10, 2026 (standard health inspection).

Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0605 Level E June 10, 2026 · corrected July 3, 2026

    “Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”

  • F0684 Level E June 10, 2026 · corrected July 3, 2026

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

  • F0726 Level E June 10, 2026 · corrected July 3, 2026

    “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.”

  • F0756 Level E June 10, 2026 · corrected July 3, 2026

    “Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”

  • F0757 Level E June 10, 2026 · corrected July 3, 2026

    “Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”

  • F0812 Level E June 10, 2026 · corrected July 3, 2026

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

  • F0880 Level E June 10, 2026 · corrected July 3, 2026

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0554 Level D June 10, 2026 · corrected July 3, 2026

    “Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”

Previous cycle: May 7, 2025 — 5 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: May 7, 2025 (standard health inspection).

Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0686 Level E May 7, 2025 · corrected June 21, 2025

    “Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”

  • F0692 Level E May 7, 2025 · corrected June 21, 2025

    “Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”

  • F0868 Level E May 7, 2025 · corrected June 21, 2025

    “Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”

  • F0684 Level D May 7, 2025 · corrected June 21, 2025

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

  • F0761 Level D May 7, 2025 · corrected June 21, 2025

    “Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”

Earlier cycle: April 23, 2024 — 5 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: March 6, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 23, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0550 Level E April 23, 2024 · corrected June 7, 2024

    “Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”

  • F0692 Level E April 23, 2024 · corrected June 7, 2024

    “Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”

  • F0758 Level E April 23, 2024 · corrected June 7, 2024

    “Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”

  • F0600 Level D March 6, 2024 · from a complaint · past non-compliance (already fixed before the inspection) (February 29, 2024)

    “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”

  • F0609 Level D March 6, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected April 15, 2024

    “Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (11)
  • K0222 Level D May 7, 2025 · corrected June 3, 2025

    “Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”

  • K0324 Level D May 7, 2025 · corrected June 3, 2025

    “Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”

  • K0345 Level D May 7, 2025 · corrected June 3, 2025

    “Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”

  • K0353 Level D May 7, 2025 · corrected June 3, 2025

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0355 Level D May 7, 2025 · corrected June 3, 2025

    “Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”

  • K0363 Level D May 7, 2025 · corrected June 3, 2025

    “Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”

  • K0914 Level D May 7, 2025 · corrected June 3, 2025

    “Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”

  • K0920 Level D May 7, 2025 · corrected June 3, 2025

    “Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”

  • K0521 Level C May 7, 2025 · no plan of correction on file

    “Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”

  • E0039 Level F April 23, 2024 · corrected June 7, 2024

    “Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”

  • K0521 Level C April 23, 2024 · waiver granted

    “Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeLouisianaNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.270.310.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.141.180.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.942.322.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.353.823.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.843.243.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.110.210.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)51.2%47.1%45.3%

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Legal business name: Haven Nursing Center, Inc.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
NameRoleShareSince
Causey, AveryDirect owner100%May 1, 2022

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds99
Average residents per day78.9
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipFor profit – corporation
Legal business nameHaven Nursing Center, Inc
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1991-03-22
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address7726 US Hwy. 165, Columbia, LA 71418
ParishCaldwell Parish
StateLouisiana
Phone(318) 649‑9800
CMS Certification Number195265
Name in Medicare recordsHAVEN NURSING CENTER
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13