Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Onyx Care of Ruston
Ruston, LA · 157 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 16, 2025
CMS Certification Number 195510 · first certified November 2000
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within LA
3 citations — more than 59% of the 265 certified nursing homes in LA. Compared within LA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (April 2026 to May 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten LA facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2025. Facilities in LA are typically surveyed 12–13 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 458 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 3 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 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.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in LA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the LA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 3 |
| Median facility in LA | 2 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2023 | 0 |
| March 6, 2024 | 2 |
| April 16, 2025 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-04-16 |
| K-0221 | Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. | 1 | 2024-03-06 |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | 1 | 2024-03-06 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 16, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2025) |
March 6, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0221 | Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 19, 2024) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.