About Natchitoches Community Care Center
Natchitoches Community Care Center, located in NATCHITOCHES, LA, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Natchitoches Community Care Center
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.31 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.31 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the COMMCARE CORPORATION network. This chain operates 14 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Natchitoches Community Care Center provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 8 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 78 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 18.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 23.7% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.9% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 4.4% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 15.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 6.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 22.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 25.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 5.0% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 2 complaints
- 2024: 3 complaints
- 2025: 6 complaints
- Total: 11 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
| Nov 03, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Nov 03, 2023 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
Nearby Hospitals
NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
NATCHITOCHES, LA
CHRISTUS COUSHATTA HEALTH CARE CENTER
COUSHATTA, LA
WINN PARISH MEDICAL CENTER
WINNFIELD, LA
SABINE MEDICAL CENTER
MANY, LA
Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- COMMCARE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL FORD CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GEORGE GARDNER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- DAWN HARVEY PSARELLIS W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- DAWN HARVEY PSARELLIS CORPORATE OFFICER
- DAWN HARVEY PSARELLIS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARY HUDSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ALEC LUNDBERG W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- GAROLD MANGUN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- GAROLD MANGUN CORPORATE OFFICER
- WAYNE PLAISANCE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA PRECHTER W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- PATRICIA PRECHTER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA PRECHTER CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES TUCKER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Retirement and Rehab Center | N/A | 4 |
| Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehab Ctr, LLC | N/A | 3 |
| Green Meadow Haven | N/A | 2 |
| Natchitoches Community Care Center | N/A | 2 |
| Courtyard of Natchitoches | N/A | 2 |
| Winnfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Colfax Nursing and Rehab, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Natchitoches Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ll | N/A | 1 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Natchitoches Community Care Center directly at 3183528296. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.