The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES
NATCHITOCHES, LA · Medicare-certified · 112 beds
Needs attention
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 1 of 5 stars. Courtyard of Natchitoches has the lowest overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating and 1-star quality measures, but 4-star staffing; reported nurse staffing is 4.13 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1296 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1296.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.30
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96
- Nurse aides
- 2.86
- Weekend nursing
- 3.42
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 20%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
32.1%32.2%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.3%3.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.1%5.6%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.4%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.7%11.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
27%13.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.5%22.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%4.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.5%22.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.7%93.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—77.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.8%74%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Occupancy
- 85.2 residents on an average day (76% of 112 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.