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Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

1524 Glen Oaks Place

3.7(3 ratings)· Shreveport average: 4.2

Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, photo 11 / 5

Quick Facts

Total units
61
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
61
Location
Located steps from LSU Medical Center

What Families Think

Reviews for Southern Oaks are limited but mixed: some visitors praise the friendly staff and administrator, while one serious report describes a resident dying of dehydration. With only three reviews total, it's hard to draw firm conclusions about typical care quality here.

The Good

  • Staff and administrator praised by reviewers
  • Located steps from LSU Medical Center
  • Warm, family-oriented atmosphere described

The Bad

  • One report of a resident dying from dehydration
  • Very few reviews available to assess consistency

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Shreveport, Louisiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

About Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana, offering skilled nursing care in a family-oriented environment. Situated on Glen Oaks Avenue just steps away from LSU Medical Center, the community is conveniently positioned near numerous doctors' offices and other healthcare professionals.

The facility emphasizes quality resident care as its foundational philosophy, with staff trained to address both technical medical needs and the social and emotional well-being of residents. The administration fosters a team approach where supervisors and employees understand that quality care extends beyond regulatory compliance to include compassionate interaction, a kind word, gentle touch, and genuine human connection.

The warm and friendly atmosphere at Southern Oaks reflects its longstanding tradition of person-centered care, where residents report feeling at home and cared for by considerate staff members.

Types of Care at Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

3.7overall · 3 ratings combined

3.7★ on Google (3)

Riley Guttirrez

Feb 2021

via Google

Our loved one died of dehydration

tangie Taylor

Dec 2018

via Google

I love southern oaks the people the patients the staff the organizations.The administrator is Great!

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 15 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 21, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 25, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 25, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 25, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 25, 2025

Mar 17, 2025Health Complaint5 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 28, 2025

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 28, 2025

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 28, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 28, 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 Mar 28, 2025

Jul 31, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 Aug 16, 2024

May 22, 2024Health Complaint2 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 Apr 26, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 18, 2024

Apr 17, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 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, widespreadWaiver has been granted

Mar 15, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadWaiver has been granted

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 Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offer?

Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center located?

Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 1524 Glen Oaks Place in Shreveport, Louisiana.

What do families say about Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Reviews for Southern Oaks are limited but mixed: some visitors praise the friendly staff and administrator, while one serious report describes a resident dying of dehydration. With only three reviews total, it's hard to draw firm conclusions about typical care quality here.

How did Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 15 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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