Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center
1420 Blankenship Dr · Deridder, LA · 70634 · 3374639022
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Rightcare Health Services
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.21 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $24,119 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
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.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 21, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 6, 2024 | Fine | $14,641 |
| August 21, 2024 | Fine | $9,478 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195535 · certified since January 16, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.