Heritage Healthcare of Hammond
1300 Derek Drive · Hammond, LA · 70403 · 9853457210
108 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Plantation Management Company
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.12 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.12 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,715 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 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 June 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C May 21, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 7, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2024
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.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 7, 2024 | Fine | $13,715 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195526 · certified since August 20, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.