Nursing homes in Natchitoches, LA
Natchitoches, LA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Community Care Center781 Highway 494 · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 120 | 1 ($123,305) |
| Courtyard of Natchitoches708 Keyser Avenue · Government - Hospital district | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 112 | None |
| Onyx Care of Natchitoches750 Keyser Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 98 | 4 ($616,611) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Louisiana, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Natchitoches
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 13, 2026 · Courtyard of Natchitoches · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.May 13, 2026 · Courtyard of Natchitoches · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.March 25, 2026 · Onyx Care of Natchitoches · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 25, 2026 · Onyx Care of Natchitoches · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 25, 2026 · Onyx Care of Natchitoches · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.March 25, 2026 · Onyx Care of Natchitoches · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.March 25, 2026 · Onyx Care of Natchitoches · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 25, 2026 · Onyx Care of Natchitoches · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.March 25, 2026 · Onyx Care of Natchitoches · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.March 25, 2026 · Onyx Care of Natchitoches · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Natchitoches
Which nursing home in Natchitoches has the highest Medicare rating?
Natchitoches Community Care Center has the highest overall rating in Natchitoches: 2 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Natchitoches have been fined?
2 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $739,916 in all. The most was $616,611, at Onyx Care of Natchitoches.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Natchitoches?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Natchitoches is the largest?
Natchitoches Community Care Center, with 120 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.