Natchitoches, LA

Natchitoches Community Care Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $123,305 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies

781 Highway 494, Natchitoches, LA

(318) 352-8296

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

108

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Commcare Corporation

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1997-04-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.28

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.21

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.98

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.57

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

25%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

34%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.3
2.6
0.3 pts better
1.9
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.2
2.8
1.4 pts worse
1.8
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
92.0%
8 pts better
93.4%
6.6 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 6.0%
3.4%
2.6 pts worse
3.3%
2.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
1.8%
0.5 pts better
11.4%
10.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
5.2%
0.5 pts better
5.4%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.4%
23.1%
1.3 pts worse
19.6%
4.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.5%
24.4%
16.9 pts better
16.7%
9.2 pts better
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 21.8%
22.2%
0.4 pts better
16.3%
5.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.0%
20.1%
3.1 pts better
14.9%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
1.6%
1.3 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
2.6%
1.8 pts better
1.7%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 14.5%
16.9%
2.4 pts better
19.8%
5.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.6%
6.2%
3.6 pts better
5.1%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
83.6%
16.4 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 18.9%
14.7%
4.2 pts worse
12.0%
6.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
3.3%
2.8 pts better
1.6%
1.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
76.2%
23.8 pts better
79.7%
20.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 16.2%
27.8%
11.6 pts better
23.9%
7.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-17 · Fire 2025-09-17

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-18 · Fire 2024-07-18

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2023-07-12 · Fire 2023-07-12

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-06-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-12

F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2025-03-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-30

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-30

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-30

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-11-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-07

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-29

F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2024-09-20

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-07-18

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2024-08-09

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-07-18

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-09

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-07-18

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-18

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-18

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-18

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-18

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-11-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-08-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

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 2023-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

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 2023-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-10

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$123,305 2024-07-18

Fine

Fine · fine $123,305

Fine

Ownership

Commcare Corporation

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 14 facilities 1994-03-01
Commcare Management Corporation

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 16 facilities 2018-07-01
Ford, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2021-01-01
Gardner, George

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 15 facilities 2018-07-01
Harvey Psarellis, Dawn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2010-01-01
Harvey Psarellis, Dawn

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2010-01-01
Harvey Psarellis, Dawn

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2010-01-01
Hudson, Mary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2013-11-12
Lundberg, Alec

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2020-02-01
Mangun, Garold

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 15 facilities 1997-06-09
Mangun, Garold

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 15 facilities 2020-07-01
Plaisance, Wayne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2022-01-01
Prechter, Patricia

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 15 facilities 2018-03-01
Prechter, Patricia

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 15 facilities 2020-07-01
Prechter, Patricia

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 15 facilities 2020-01-01
Tucker, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 15 facilities 2010-01-01

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Staffing
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Fines
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