Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 35 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While some families have reported positive experiences visiting their loved ones, the most recent feedback contains serious allegations regarding sanitation and basic care standards. We strongly advise you to conduct an unannounced tour of the facility, specifically requesting to see the kitchen and resident living areas, to verify these hygiene concerns for yourself.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
35 reviews on Google“Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the staff as caring and helpful, while others report severe concerns regarding hygiene and neglect. Recent reports highlight critical issues including unpleasant odors and unsanitary conditions in the kitchen area. Prospective families should be aware of the significant disparity between positive visitor experiences and serious allegations of poor resident care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Helpful and caring staff members
- Welcoming environment for visitors
- Long-term history of family care
Concerns
- Poor hygiene and sanitation (odors of urine/feces) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Allegations of resident neglect and abuse (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 38 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the facility currently housing 90 residents, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that common areas and resident rooms maintain a high standard of cleanliness and fresh air throughout the day?
- 2I noticed the staffing rating is currently lower than other areas; how do you manage daily care tasks to ensure every resident receives timely attention and support?
- 3Could you walk me through the dining experience and how you ensure that meals are both nutritious and enjoyable for residents who may have specific dietary needs?
- 4Given the facility's long history of family care, what opportunities are there for us to be involved in our loved one's daily activities and social life here?
- 5In the event of a sudden change in health or a medical emergency, what is the immediate process for notifying family members and coordinating care with local medical providers?
- 6How do you address concerns regarding resident safety and well-being to ensure that every individual feels secure and respected in their living environment?
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Key Review Excerpts
“This is the worst place to put a family member! I would definitely look beyond this long term care! It stinks like crap down each hall as well as urine. Not changing residents like they should. There's RATS in the kitchen where there food is prepared.”
“Great facility. Have had many family members to be cared for.there. my mother is there now.”
“Love visiting my uncle! Nice employees!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has serious red flags including families filing complaints that led to citations for abuse/neglect protection failures and inadequate resident assessments. The facility shows recurring problems across quality of care, medication management, and infection control, with issues persisting across multiple surveys from 2023 through 2025. While the facility reports corrections for each deficiency, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration.
Dec 17, 2025Routine9
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Dec 6, 2024Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Aug 21, 2024Routine4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Sep 15, 2023Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Aug 2, 2023Routine7
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Dec 6, 2024
$14,641
Fine
Aug 21, 2024
$9,478
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Rightcare Health Services
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 4 of 13
Ownership & Management
Owners
B & J Limited Partnership
Owner · Organization
CA Davis Company LLC
Owner · Organization
Jhs Management LLC
Owner · Organization
Jks LLC
Owner · Organization
Davis, Eric
Owner
Stevens, Vikki
Owner
Davis, Craig
Owner (parent company)
Poston, Albert D
Owner (parent company)
Poston, Bryan a
Owner (parent company)
Poston, Larry S
Owner (parent company)
Sullivan, Marjorie P
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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