Natchitoches Community Care Center
781 Highway 494 · Natchitoches, LA · 71457 · 3183528296
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Commcare Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$123,305 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $123,305 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
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 January 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 18, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 18, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 18, 2024 | Fine | $123,305 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195405 · certified since April 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.