Heritage Healthcare of Hammond
1300 Derek Drive, Hammond, LA 70403 · (985) 345-7210
For profit - Limited Liability company · 108 certified beds
Heritage Healthcare of Hammond has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 6 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,715 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 15, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 15, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 15, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 15, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 15, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 15, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 15, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 12, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.September 10, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.September 10, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.September 10, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.September 10, 2025 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.September 10, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.February 25, 2025 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 25, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.February 25, 2025 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 25, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.November 13, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,715June 7, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.16 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.12 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.25 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.79 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.1% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 108 |
| Average residents per day | 86.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Hammond Nursing Home Hammond · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Belle Maison Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC Hammond · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Landmark Nursing Center Hammond Hammond · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Lodge at Tangi Pines Amite · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Ponchatoula Community Care Center Ponchatoula · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Heritage Healthcare of Hammond on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.