Quick answers
- Where is The Ellington?
- 308 Amelia Street, Rayne, LA 70578, in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the phone number of The Ellington?
- (337) 334-5111, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of The Ellington?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has The Ellington been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $29,007.
- What did inspectors find at The Ellington?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 19, 2023 to August 12, 2026), Medicare lists 19 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (December 19, 2023 to August 12, 2026), The Ellington had 19 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $29,007 in total (2 fines, the latest on September 4, 2024). Nurse staffing is 4.14 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
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 12, 2026 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: August 12, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
Previous cycle: August 6, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 6, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 6, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
Earlier cycle: June 26, 2024 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 19, 2023 (complaint investigation); April 16, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 28, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 26, 2024 (standard health inspection); July 10, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 4, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0919 Level E
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0726 Level D
“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.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
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 →
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $29,007 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2024 | Fine | $20,313 |
| April 16, 2024 | Fine | $8,694 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
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.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.25 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.10 | 1.18 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.80 | 2.32 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.14 | 3.82 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.50 | 3.24 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.09 | 0.21 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 40.2% | 47.1% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 62.5% | 38.7% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Rayne Guest Home Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (9)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babineaux, David | Direct owner | 7% | February 1, 2003 |
| Brown, Alan | Direct owner | 12% | January 23, 2006 |
| Brown, Catherine | Direct owner | 12% | January 23, 2006 |
| Cook, Karon | Direct owner | 7% | February 1, 2003 |
| Curtis, Dwight | Direct owner | 7% | February 1, 2003 |
| Faul, Sharon | Direct owner | 7% | February 1, 2003 |
| Guidry, John | Direct owner | — | June 1, 2009 |
| Hair, Catherine | Direct owner | 9% | July 1, 2011 |
| White, Mary | Direct owner | 12% | January 23, 2006 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 111.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Rayne Guest Home Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1998-06-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 308 Amelia Street, Rayne, LA 70578 |
| Parish | Acadia Parish |
| State | Louisiana |
| Phone | (337) 334‑5111 |
| CMS Certification Number | 195464 |
| Corrections | Report 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).
- Landmark of Rayne4.3 mi · Rayne, LA · 3 of 5 stars
- Southwind Nursing & Rehabilitation Center5.7 mi · Crowley, LA · 3 of 5 stars
- The Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center9.5 mi · Crowley, LA · 4 of 5 stars
- Camelot Rehabilitation at Magnolia Park11 mi · Lafayette, LA · 1 of 5 stars
- Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of Lafayette12 mi · Lafayette, LA · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Acadia General Hospital5.7 mi · Crowley, LA · Acute Care Hospital
- Acadia St Landry12 mi · Church Point, LA · Critical Access Hospital
- Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics14 mi · Lafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13