From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 12, 2026Sources
The short version
You will find resident care treated as the top priority, in a setting staff describe as family-like.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2021-11-22 · 2025-08-11Source: indeed.comYou can expect a chance to learn, an inclusive environment, and colleagues people say they trust.
For new gradsSources
As of 2025Source: indeed.comYou can work 8-hour shifts starting at 6a, 2p, or 10p, and pick up extra hours if you want them.
For travel nursesSources
Nursing here
- Scheduling
CNA hiring lists 8-hour shifts 6a-2p, 2p-10p, 10p-6a, all shifts available; a Bastrop LPN review said extra hours were there if wanted.
Cherry Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility · employer research
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- Charge opportunities
Indeed review job titles at this employer include Charge Nurse, LPN, and Director of Nursing.
Cherry Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility · employer research
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As of 2025Source: indeed.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Family-like culture and resident focus
- A 2025 DON review described a family atmosphere and staff who treat residents with care and respect.
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As of 2025-08-11Source: indeed.com- Hours, pay, DON, and call lights
- A 2022 Bastrop LPN said pay was strong, extra hours available, the DON highly regarded, and CNAs plus call lights kept care covered.
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As of 2022-08-09Source: indeed.com- Resident care priority
- A 2021 Bastrop LPN charge nurse said resident care is treated as the top priority.
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As of 2021-11-22Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Learning, inclusion, and peer trust
- Indeed summary of likes: chance to learn, inclusive environment, and trust in colleagues. Overall 4.0 from 10 reviews.
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As of 2025Source: indeed.com- Pay, benefits, and management scores
- Detailed Indeed scores: pay/benefits 3.5, management 3.5, work-life 3.8, culture 3.8; overall satisfaction flagged to improve.
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As of 2025Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Review scores put pay and benefits at 3.5, and overall satisfaction is flagged as something to improve.
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As of 2025Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Bastrop, LA
Bastrop is a small northeast Louisiana town near the Arkansas border, offering a quiet, close-knit community with a relaxed Southern pace of life. It's an appealing spot for nurses seeking affordable small-town living and a slower commute.
Browse roles in Bastrop- State price level · Louisiana
- 12% below the national average
- State index 88.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $839/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $32,605/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Cherry Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
From $13/hr
- CNA
- 8-hour days
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Cherry-Ridge-Skilled-Nursing-Facility/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2021-11-22 · 2025-08-11
- indeed.com/cmp/Cherry-Ridge-Skilled-Nursing-Facility-1
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
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