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Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise clean and well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.

3707 Hwy 114, Hessmer, LA 71341|92 beds|Licensed & active

4/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

3.7/5

based on 3 Google reviews

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Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Public reviewers frequently mention: clean and well-maintained facility and kind and helpful frontline staff. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

0.27hrs

36%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.54hrs

86%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

21%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

40%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

1/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility38.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

38.1%

14.4%

19.0%

Avoyelles

15.2%

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility33.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

33.1%

15.3%

20.1%

Avoyelles

14.5%

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility33.9%

Worse than Avg

Here

33.9%

19.5%

23.2%

Avoyelles

33.6%

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility29.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

29.1%

15.5%

22.8%

Avoyelles

25.6%

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility4.7%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

4.7%

12.1%

2.1%

Avoyelles

0.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

92.8%

Avoyelles

99.4%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility94.2%

Better than Avg

Here

94.2%

81.8%

84.8%

Avoyelles

93.0%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility86.4%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

86.4%

79.8%

76.2%

Avoyelles

89.8%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.5%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

6.5%

1.6%

3.3%

Avoyelles

9.2%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

11findings in history

Latest survey: 0 · well below LA avg (8.3)

1 complaint-triggered findings

$7,446 in fines

This facility has faced recurring deficiencies across multiple care areas, with families filing at least one complaint that triggered a federal investigation for safety hazards. The most persistent issues involve nutrition and dietary services, care planning, and safety concerns including abuse protection protocols. While the facility has committed to correcting recent violations from February 2025, the pattern of repeated deficiencies in fundamental care areas warrants careful consideration during your visit.

Feb 5, 2025Routine8 findings

0802Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0800Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Jan 31, 2024Routine2 findings

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Jun 7, 2023Complaint1 finding

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Rightcare Health Services

Chain Size

13 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 10 of 13

Ownership & Management

Owners

Management Group Twelve LLC

Owner · Organization

67%

Shm - Hessmer, LLC

Owner · Organization

33%

Abington Family Holdings LLC