The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
NATCHITOCHES, LA · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
2 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspections are also 2 stars, while staffing and quality measures are 4 stars; reported nurse staffing is 4.31 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1. The facility has a recent federal penalty and $123,305 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3101 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 17, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $123,305recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3101.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.33
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.10
- Nurse aides
- 2.88
- Weekend nursing
- 3.47
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
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
2.8%6.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.8%6.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0.9%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.7%12.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19%14.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
35%15.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.2%27.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.8%9.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.2%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure residents had reasonable access to and privacy when using communication methods. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 576 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — 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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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $123,305 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $123,305 in total fines.
- $123,305
Federal fine
Jul 18, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMCARE CORPORATION · 14 homes · 3.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 112 residents on an average day (93% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.