Colonial Nursing Home
426 North Washington Street

Quick Facts
- Total units
- 64
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 64
- Inspections
- View history (34 citations)
- Memory Care
- Secured, dedicated dementia care unit on-site
- Nursing Coverage
- RN coverage available seven days a week
- Therapy Services
- On-site PT, OT, and speech therapy partnership
- Operating History
- Single-site facility operating for over 50 years
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
The Good
- 24-hour nursing, dietary, and spiritual care
- RN coverage available seven days a week
- High nurse-to-patient ratio
- Dedicated, secured dementia care unit
- On-site partnership for PT, OT, and speech therapy
- Active programming with off-site outings and dances
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Colonial Nursing Home is a senior living community in Marksville, Louisiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
About Colonial Nursing Home
Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Marksville, Louisiana, offering long-term care and rehabilitation services. The facility has maintained operations for over 50 years and holds a 5-star rating.
The center provides 24-hour medical, nursing, dietary, social, and spiritual care with RN and nursing coverage available seven days a week. It maintains a high ratio of nurses to patients and offers meals prepared on-site. The facility includes a dedicated, secured dementia care unit for residents requiring specialized memory care.
Colonial partners with The Therapy Center to deliver physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy services to qualifying patients. The community maintains an active programming schedule that includes off-site outings, dances, and social activities designed to keep residents engaged and incorporated into the facility's community life.
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Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 34 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Nov 24, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 17, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 17, 2025
May 29, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard11 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 25, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 25, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 25, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2025
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2025
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadNo revisit needed
May 15, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 23, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 11, 2024
Mar 22, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2023
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2023
Establish methods for sharing information.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2023
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2023
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2023
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 14, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2023
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 14, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Colonial Nursing Home offer?
Colonial Nursing Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Colonial Nursing Home located?
Colonial Nursing Home is located at 426 North Washington Street in Marksville, Louisiana.
How did Colonial Nursing Home do on recent health and safety inspections?
Colonial Nursing Home had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 34 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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