Jena Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Jena, LA

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Jena Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Jena, LA

Jena Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Jena, LA.

Information last verified:

5877 Aimwell Road, Jena, LA 71342

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.7 from 27 reviews
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Overall Review of Jena Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Care and hygiene are major concerns

Several residents and families describe lapses in day-to-day care and cleanliness.

Many reviewers raise concerns about neglect and basic care not being consistently met, including descriptions of residents being left to suffer or needing to be rushed out for urgent issues. Multiple accounts also point to hygiene and cleanliness problems, with mentions of unpleasant odors and dirty conditions. Some families describe communication failures about health changes and wound care, which adds to their overall alarm about safety and follow-through.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Families struggle to reach staff

Phone access is a recurring frustration for families calling to check in.

Across multiple reviews, families say they cannot reliably get through by phone, including reports of long hold times, unanswered calls, or staff who do not understand the phone system. Several describe feeling stuck without a way to confirm a loved one’s status or to get help when needed. One reviewer also mentions that messages are difficult or impossible to leave, which compounds the problem when follow-up is time-sensitive.

common 6 reviews mention this

Staff warmth shows up in reviews

Many reviews describe staff members as pleasant, polite, and helpful.

Even with strong complaints in other reviews, a number of families and staff describe positive day-to-day interactions. Reviewers specifically mention nurses and other caregivers being caring, attentive, and responsive to residents’ needs. Some also highlight teamwork and the feeling that staff are determined to address problems and support both residents and family members.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities draw both praise and energy

Residents and families mention activities that feel more lively than expected.

Several reviews point to the activities program as a bright spot, including praise for an activities director and mention of energetic daily programming. That lines up with the community’s emphasis on scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored events. While other reviews are critical overall, these accounts suggest there is at least some structured engagement that stands out to visitors and families.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 108 resident community capacity 108 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.4 miles)
  • Nolley Memorial United Methodist Church (0.5 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.7 miles)
  • Church of Christ (0.8 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (0.9 miles)
  • Aimwell Baptist Church (0.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • La Cabana (0.2 miles)
  • Brisket House (0.3 miles)
  • Burger Barn (0.4 miles)
  • Jena Stop Burger (0.7 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • China Restaurant (5.5 miles)

Parks

  • Jena Town Park (0.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Donuts Coffee & More (0.4 miles)
  • Caboose Cafe & Gift Shop (0.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Honeycutt Health Mart (0.8 miles)
  • Jena Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Triangle Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Kathleen Kendrick (1.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Urania Drug Store (16.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hospital Service District Number One of The Parish of La Salle (15.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Lasalle Primary Healthcare Center (16.6 miles)
  • Jonesville Medical Clinic (17.6 miles)
  • Louisiana Quick Care (21.5 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (22.4 miles)

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