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The Oaks of Houma

1701 Polk Street, Houma, Louisiana 70360

Overview

The Oaks of Houma has a Medicare overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the Louisiana average of 2.6. It ranks 2nd of 4 nursing homes in Houma. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 of 5), and its weakest is quality of care (2 of 5).

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day, fewer than at 69% of nursing homes in Louisiana (the state average is 3.8 hours). Of that, 0.3 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on March 26, 2026, found 1 health deficiency, fewer than the Louisiana average of 6.1. It has no fines on record for the past three years, while 48% of Louisiana nursing homes have been fined.

The Oaks of Houma is a for-profit facility with 120 certified beds, caring for about 113 residents on an average day. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has participated since 1986.

Medicare ratings

Overall
Health inspections
Quality of care
Staffing

Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

How it compares nearby

Ranked by Medicare overall rating, then quality, inspection and staffing ratings.

In Houma2nd of 4 facilities

Top 50%

Within 100 miles15th of 124 facilities

Top 13%

In Louisiana24th of 264 facilities

Top 10%

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
March 26, 2026
Health deficiencies cited
1
Complaint-related deficiencies
0
Fines in the last 3 years
0
Payment denials
0
Total penalties
0

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff3.47 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)0.34 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.89 hrs
  • Nurse aides2.24 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.02 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
120
Average residents per day
113
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare/Medicaid since
July 17, 1986
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes