Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 195622
WILLIS-KNIGHTON EXTENDED CARE CENTER
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana · Medicare
Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 24
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In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 0 · Fines: 0 · Fines, total amount: $0.00 · Payment denials: 0. Every penalty on file ↓
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Finances, as filed
No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.
Nurse staffing
Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.
Ownership, as filed with CMS
Care Compare
As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).
| Owner or manager | Role | Type | Ownership percentage | Association |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCHARD, PIERRE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/1983 |
| BRYSON, EUGENE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/27/2014 |
| ELROD, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/1981 |
| FARIS, DANIELLE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2022 |
| HUGHES, FRANK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/1996 |
| LASSEIGNE, RAYMOND | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/28/2021 |
| SALE, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/28/2014 |
| SIMPKINS, ELAINE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/02/2015 |
| COBB, JASON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| CRAWFORD, BRIAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/09/2019 |
| ELROD, MARGARET | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| FIELDER, JERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/28/2017 |
| GAVIN, PEGGY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| OLDS, DEBORAH | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/21/2023 |
| PUGH, LAMAR | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/14/2021 |
| WARD, MARY JANE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2014 |
| COOK, MICHAEL | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2014 |
| ELROD, MARGARET | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| FARIS, DANIELLE | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2022 |
| FIELDER, JERRY | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/28/2017 |
| GAVIN, PEGGY | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2016 |
| WARD, MARY JANE | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2014 |
Medicare enrollment
As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (enrollment ID O20060612000163).
CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.
| Owner | Individual or organization | Role | Ownership percentage | Association date | Described in the filing as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIELLE FARIS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 5/1/2022 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| ELAINE J SIMPKINS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 6/2/2015 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| EUGENE BRYSON | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 5/27/2014 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| FRANK B HUGHES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 5/1/1996 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JAMES K ELROD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 8/1/1981 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| PIERRE BLANCHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 11/1/1983 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| RAYMOND J. LASSEIGNE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 6/28/2021 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| RICHARD H SALE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 1/28/2014 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| BRIAN CRAWFORD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 1/9/2019 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| DEBORAH D. OLDS | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 2/21/2023 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JASON E COBB | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 1/1/2013 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JERRY A FIELDER | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 11/28/2017 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| LAMAR P. PUGH | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 12/14/2021 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MARGARET ELROD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 1/1/2016 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MARY JANE WARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 8/1/2014 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| PEGGY GAVIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 1/1/2016 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MICHAEL S COOK | Individual | OTHER | Not stated in the filing | 8/1/2014 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| TERRI SMITH | Individual | OTHER | Not stated in the filing | 9/30/2013 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| DANIELLE FARIS | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Not stated in the filing | 5/1/2022 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JERRY A FIELDER | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Not stated in the filing | 11/28/2017 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MARGARET ELROD | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Not stated in the filing | 1/1/2016 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MARY JANE WARD | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Not stated in the filing | 8/1/2014 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MICHAEL S COOK | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Not stated in the filing | 8/1/2014 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| PEGGY GAVIN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Not stated in the filing | 1/1/2016 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
Changes in ownership
- September 1, 2024: WILLIAM J COLE no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2024: WILLIAM J COLE no longer appears as OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-09-01.csv
- December 1, 2023: DANIELLE FARRIS (W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on December 1, 2023; associated with this enrollment since May 1, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-12-01.csv
- December 1, 2023: DANIELLE FARRIS (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on December 1, 2023; associated with this enrollment since May 1, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-12-01.csv
- December 1, 2023: LAMAR P. PUGH (OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on December 1, 2023; associated with this enrollment since December 14, 2021. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-12-01.csv
- July 17, 2023: SAM J TALBOT no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-07-17.csv
- July 17, 2023: DEBORAH D. OLDS (OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 17, 2023; associated with this enrollment since February 21, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-07-17.csv
- July 17, 2023: BRIAN CRAWFORD (OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 17, 2023; associated with this enrollment since January 9, 2019. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-07-17.csv
- July 17, 2023: JASON E COBB (OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 17, 2023; associated with this enrollment since January 1, 2013. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-07-17.csv
Recent changes on this record
- September 1, 2024: WILLIAM J COLE no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2024: WILLIAM J COLE no longer appears as OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-09-01.csv
- December 1, 2023: DANIELLE FARRIS (W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on December 1, 2023; associated with this enrollment since May 1, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-12-01.csv
- December 1, 2023: DANIELLE FARRIS (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on December 1, 2023; associated with this enrollment since May 1, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-12-01.csv
- December 1, 2023: LAMAR P. PUGH (OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on December 1, 2023; associated with this enrollment since December 14, 2021. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-12-01.csv
- July 17, 2023: SAM J TALBOT no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-07-17.csv
- July 17, 2023: DEBORAH D. OLDS (OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 17, 2023; associated with this enrollment since February 21, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-07-17.csv
- July 17, 2023: BRIAN CRAWFORD (OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 17, 2023; associated with this enrollment since January 9, 2019. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-07-17.csv
- July 17, 2023: JASON E COBB (OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 17, 2023; associated with this enrollment since January 1, 2013. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-07-17.csv
Inspections
| Inspection cycle | Health inspection | Fire safety inspection | Health deficiencies | Fire safety deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 12, 2025 | March 12, 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | May 8, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | 0 | 0 |
From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Deficiencies cited
2 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
| Inspection date | Inspection type | Tag | Category | What was cited | Scope and severity | Complaint | Corrected | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2025 | Health | F 0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | April 5, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 | Health | F 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | February 28, 2025 |
From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Penalties
No penalty on file for this facility in CMS’s Care Compare penalties data.
Care Compare provider information
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Provider Type | Medicare |
| Ownership Type | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal Business Name | WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. |
| Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services | 2006-08-22 |
| Provider Resides in Hospital | Y |
| Continuing Care Retirement Community | N |
| Urban | Y |
| County/Parish | Caddo |
| Telephone Number | 3182124000 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | None |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Number of Certified Beds | 24 |
| Overall Rating | 4 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 5 |
| QM Rating | 3 |
| Short-Stay QM Rating | 3 |
| Processing Date | 2026-09-01 |
From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
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