Patterson Healthcare Center
910 Lia St · Patterson, LA · 70392 · 9853954563
121 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Nexion Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.16 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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.16 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,280 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
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 April 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Administration
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No harm found · B June 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
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 January 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
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 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 23 days |
| August 4, 2023 | Fine | $17,280 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195425 · certified since July 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.