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Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3707 Hwy 114, Hessmer, LA 71341
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Hessmer, Louisiana, is certified for 92 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Rightcare Health Services chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Louisiana median of 2; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 8, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 18.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Louisiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 19.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Avoyelles Co. median | Louisiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 20 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.9 | 18.5 | 18.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 19.4% | 44.3% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,824 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 265 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Louisiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 Apr 2026, 5 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×5 E ×4 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Louisiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 19.4%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Louisiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 31.6% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 6.5% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 30.8% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.7% | 21.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Llc. Chain: Rightcare Health Services (13 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Group Twelve LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 67% | 04/01/2022 |
| Shm - Hessmer, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 33% | 04/01/2022 |
| B & J Limited Partnership | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 8% | 11/01/2017 |
| Calvin H Jones Estate | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 8% | 08/11/2025 |
| Jhs-SNF LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 8% | 04/01/2022 |
| Srb Investments, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 8% | 04/01/2022 |
| Rightcare Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| Rightcare Health Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Avoyelles County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home | Dupont | 104 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3.8 | — | 9 May 2023 |
| Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center | Bunkie | 92 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 21.7 | $9K | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Riviere De Soleil Community Care Center | Mansura | 130 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 18.5 | — | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Bayou Chateau Nursing Center | Simmesport | 104 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 14.4 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Marksville | 64 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 35.9 | $22K | 28 May 2026 |
| Oak Haven Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterSFF Candidate | Center Point | 104 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 35.6 | $45K | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Valley View Health Care Facility | Marksville | 100 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 16.0 | $37K | 29 Jan 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Avoyelles County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Louisiana median is 21 per facility.
Has Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Louisiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Rightcare Health Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Management Group Twelve LLC, Shm - Hessmer, LLC and B & J Limited Partnership. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 1 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.