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Natchitoches Community Care Center
781 Highway 494, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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.
Natchitoches Community Care Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Natchitoches, Louisiana, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 109 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Louisiana median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 17, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 18.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $123K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Louisiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 44.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Natchitoches Co. median | Louisiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 45 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.2 | 40.2 | 18.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.1% | 44.1% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $123,305 | $123,305 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 17 Sep 2025, 18 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 K ×1 D ×19 E ×7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 30 Dec 2024 | F0585 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 30 Dec 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | J | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | J | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | 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 | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2024 | Fine | $123,305 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Louisiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.1%, RNs 14.3%; 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 | 15.8% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.0% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.1% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.2% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.4% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Commcare Corporation. Chain: Commcare Corporation (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commcare Corporation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/1994 |
| Commcare Management Corporation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
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 Natchitoches County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard of Natchitoches | Natchitoches | 112 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 45 | 40.2 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Natchitoches Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ll | Natchitoches | 98 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 66.3 | $617K | 25 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Natchitoches County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Natchitoches Community Care Center been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Louisiana median is 21 per facility.
Has Natchitoches Community Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $123K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Natchitoches Community Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Louisiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Natchitoches Community Care Center?
It is part of the Commcare Corporation chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Commcare Corporation and Commcare Management Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Natchitoches Community Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Sep 2025.
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.