Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-05 · Fire 2025-02-05
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Hessmer, LA
Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $7,446 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies
3707 Hwy 114, Hessmer, LA
(318) 563-4246
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
92
Certified beds
Average residents
84
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Rightcare Health Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2002-09-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.23
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.98
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.38
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.12
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
28%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.9 |
2.6
0.3 pts worse
|
1.9
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.9 |
2.8
0.1 pts worse
|
1.8
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
92.0%
7.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.9%
5.1 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.0% |
3.4%
0.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.9% |
1.8%
1.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.0% |
5.2%
1.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 35.5% |
23.1%
12.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
15.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 31.0% |
24.4%
6.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
14.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 37.7% |
22.2%
15.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
21.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 42.3% |
20.1%
22.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
27.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.8% |
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 6.2% |
2.6%
3.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.8% |
16.9%
3.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.2% |
6.2%
3 pts better
|
5.1%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.5% |
83.6%
11.9 pts better
|
81.7%
13.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.6% |
14.7%
3.1 pts better
|
12.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 6.2% |
3.3%
2.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
4.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.4% |
76.2%
10.2 pts better
|
79.7%
6.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 31.7% |
27.8%
3.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
7.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-31 · Fire 2024-01-31
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-15 · Fire 2023-02-15
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-15
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-15
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-03-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-15
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2025-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2025-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-31
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-31
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-08
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-06-07
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-03-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-15
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$7,446
2023-06-07
Fine
Fine · fine $7,446
Fine
Ownership
Management Group Twelve LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Shm - Hessmer, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Abington Family Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Abington, Leonard
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
B & J Limited Partnership
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Broussard, Scott
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Calvin H Jones Estate
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Davis, Michael
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Jhs-Snf LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Revocable Trust Of Roy Bush Bridges And Judy Kaye Winn Bridges
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Sanders, Jack
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Srb Investments, LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
The Vernice C Wright Irrevocable Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Broussard, Scott
Corporate Director · Individual
Davis, Thomas
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Rightcare Health Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Sanders, Jack
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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