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COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES is a government - hospital district facility in NATCHITOCHES, LA with 112 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 41 deficiency records on file.

708 KEYSER AVENUE, NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457

Phone: 3182144361

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
195213
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
112
Residents
82
In Hospital
Yes
County
Natchitoches
Last Inspection
Sep 25, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.27 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.09
CNA Hours
2.92
Total Nursing Hours
4.27 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
26.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES

COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES operates 112 certified beds in NATCHITOCHES, LA with approximately 82 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (2★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 41 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 4.27 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.27 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Government - Hospital district" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider embedded within a hospital campus, COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 26.3%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (41 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 17, 2025 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 10, 2025 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 25, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 29, 2025 Tag: 0700

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 29, 2025 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 5, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 18, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 3, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 17, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 3, 2024 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 17, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 3, 2024 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 17, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2024 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 9, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2024 Tag: 0803

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2024 Tag: 0726

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 9, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2024 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 25, 2024 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 9, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 8, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 8, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 24, 2023 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 6, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0585

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2022 Tag: 0888

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 1, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2022 Tag: 0887

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 1, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2022 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 1, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2022 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 1, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2022 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 1, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2022 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 1, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 3, 2022 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 1, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 17.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 84.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 77.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 22.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 95.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 77.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 20.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 31.1% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES?
COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES?
COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES reports 4.27 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.27 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 26.3%.
How many beds does COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES have?
COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES has 112 certified beds with approximately 82 residents. The facility is located at 708 KEYSER AVENUE, NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457.
Does COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES has 41 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES received any fines or penalties?
No, COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES?
COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES is classified as "Government - Hospital district" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid" and is located within a hospital.
When was COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES was on Sep 25, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES?
COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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