Hammond Nursing Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise kind and attentive individual staff members. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 9 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While some families report compassionate care for their loved ones, the recent reports of poor hygiene and issues with medication management are significant red flags. We strongly recommend conducting an unannounced tour to personally inspect the cleanliness of the facility and speaking directly with the nursing director about their protocols for medication and equipment handling.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
9 reviews on Google“Reviews for Hammond Nursing Home are highly polarized, with some families praising the kindness of individual staff members while others report severe neglect and hygiene issues. Concerns regarding facility cleanliness, medication management, and staff professionalism are prominent in recent feedback, contrasting with reports of attentive care for specific residents.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Kind and attentive individual staff members
- Willingness to accommodate personal food preferences
- Supportive care for end-of-life residents
Concerns
- Poor facility hygiene and strong odors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed some feedback regarding facility cleanliness; could you walk me through your current housekeeping schedule and how you maintain the environment throughout the day?
- 2With the current staffing levels, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention and that communication with families remains proactive?
- 3I understand that medication management is a critical priority; could you explain your current protocols for ensuring accuracy and oversight for residents?
- 4It is wonderful that you accommodate personal food preferences; how do you integrate those choices into the daily dining experience for residents?
- 5Could you describe the process for how your team handles medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health status?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social programs do you have in place to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Everyone who worked there was very nice, they treated my dad very well, even reheating his food for him when he said it got too cold!”
“the place smelled so bad of pee and feces, they are giving patients large bags of pills a day, and when we picked him up they tried to keep him from taking his own oxygen machine”
“a few bad apples has spoiled this bunch and those names will be dropped without hesitation.”
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 · 15 measures
12
measures
3
measures
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Hammond Nursing Home has had families file complaints that triggered inspections, including a serious abuse protection violation. The facility shows recurring issues across care planning, medication management, and infection control that span multiple surveys, though most deficiencies have been corrected. With 18 total violations across recent inspections, families should carefully evaluate whether improvements have been sustained before considering placement.
Jan 7, 2026Routine6
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 7, 2024Routine7
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
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Mar 7, 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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Dec 13, 2023Routine3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 7, 2024
$8,018
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Hammond Nursing Home
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Nsng INC
Owner · Organization
Naquin, Raymond
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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