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HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company facility in HESSMER, LA with 92 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 13 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $7K.

3707 HWY 114, HESSMER, LA 71341

Phone: 3185634246

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
195559
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
92
Residents
84
In Hospital
No
County
Avoyelles
Last Inspection
Feb 5, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.23 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.98
CNA Hours
2.38
Total Nursing Hours
3.59 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
27.9%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER operates 92 certified beds in HESSMER, LA with approximately 84 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 (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (1★). 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 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $7K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.59 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.23 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER 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 27.9%, 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 (13 most recent)

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 5, 2025 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: Feb 28, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 5, 2025 Tag: 0802

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 5, 2025 Tag: 0800

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 5, 2025 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: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 5, 2025 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: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 5, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 5, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 5, 2025 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: Feb 28, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 31, 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: Feb 8, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 31, 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: Feb 26, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Jun 7, 2023 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: Mar 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 15, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 10, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 15, 2023 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: Mar 10, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 42.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 6.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.9% 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 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 6.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 37.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 35.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 86.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 20.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 31.0% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $7K

Date Type Amount
Jun 7, 2023 Fine $7K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (1★).
What are the staffing levels at HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER reports 3.59 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.23 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 27.9%.
How many beds does HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER have?
HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 92 certified beds with approximately 84 residents. The facility is located at 3707 HWY 114, HESSMER, LA 71341.
Does HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER received any fines or penalties?
Yes, HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has received 1 penalties totaling $7K.
Who owns HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER was on Feb 5, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER 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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