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title: "Louisiana Nursing Home Abuse Toolkit: Know Your Rights"
url: "https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/research/know-your-state-rights/louisiana/"
description: "Look up LA nursing home inspection stats, resident rights laws, abuse hotlines, and how long you have to file a lawsuit."
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Know Your State's Nursing Home Rights

Every state has its own laws, watchdog agencies, and deadlines. Pick your state to see who regulates its nursing homes, what rights residents have, and exactly how to report abuse.

# Louisiana at a Glance

National Safety Standing Rank #51 of 51

266 Total Homes

92 Serious Deficiencies

219 Infection-Related Deficiencies

$12.9M in Penalties

44 Payment Suspensions

0.30 Avg RN Hours Per Resident / Day

### Resident Protection Strength

State Oversight Moderate

Staffing Requirements Limited

Penalties for Violations Limited

Access to Legal Help Limited

The Health Standards Section licenses and certifies Louisiana nursing homes and investigates complaints.

- Licenses and certifies Louisiana nursing facilities
- Runs the facility complaint line: 1-888-810-1819
- Residents’ bill of rights appears at La. R.S. 40:2010.8

[Visit the state agency site →](https://ldh.la.gov/health-standards-section)

### Deadlines to Take Legal Action

PERSONAL INJURY 2 years (1 year for injuries before 7/1/2024)

Claims about medical care typically must be filed within 1 year of the act or discovery, so act quickly.

[Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/)

WRONGFUL DEATH 1–2 years

The deadline depends on the type of claim. Usually filed by the surviving spouse, children, or other close family.

[Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/)

Regulatory & Industry Standards: Our information is based on guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), state health departments, and peer-reviewed research. We also refer to state Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, which investigate complaints and advocate for residents.