Natchitoches Community Care Center
781 Highway 494, Natchitoches, LA 71457 · (318) 352-8296
Non profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Natchitoches Community Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 0 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $123,305 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 17, 2025 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 29, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 29, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.February 12, 2025 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 30, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.December 30, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.December 30, 2024 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.November 7, 2024 · F0641 · 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.November 7, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.August 29, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 11, 2023 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.October 11, 2023 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $123,305July 18, 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 | 4.42 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.21 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.90 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.1% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 109.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Courtyard of Natchitoches Natchitoches · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Onyx Care of Natchitoches Natchitoches · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Colfax Nursing and Rehab, LLC Colfax · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Haven Nursing Center Columbia · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Woodlands Healthcare Center Leesville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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