Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 71457 (Natchitoches, LA)
21 listed providers are registered at addresses in ZIP 71457, Natchitoches, LA, spanning 11 care types (3 nursing homes, 2 home health agencies, 2 hospice, 1 inpatient rehabilitation facilities, 1 long-term care hospitals, 1 adult day care centers, 4 home care agencies, 1 senior housing, 1 hospitals, 2 dialysis facilities, 3 community health centers). The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.0 out of 5.
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How to compare care in ZIP 71457
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 71457, Natchitoches, LA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
Providers in ZIP 71457
What CMS data shows in ZIP 71457
Among the 21 care providers listed in ZIP 71457, 9 (43%) have a published overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 7 for-profit, 3 other, 2 government, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at ELARA CARING (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 5 of these providers report 417 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.04 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 14.3% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $739,916.
| Providers on record | 21 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 9 of 21 (43%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELARA CARING (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 7 for-profit, 3 other, 2 government, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 417 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cane Gardens Apartments | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 67 | 0 |
| COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES | Nursing Home | 1.0 | government | 112 | 0 |
| ELARA CARING | Home Health Agency | 5.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| FMCNA - EAST NATCHITOCHES DIALYSIS | Dialysis Facility | 3.0 | other | — | 0 |
| FMCNA - NATCHITOCHES DX | Dialysis Facility | 3.0 | other | — | 0 |
| HAND IN HAND HOSPICE CARE, LLC | Hospice | Not rated | for-profit | — | 0 |
| HOSPICE OF NATCHITOCHES, INC | Hospice | 5.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| LAGNIAPPE HOMECARE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA | Home Health Agency | 3.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| LOUISIANA EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL OF NATCHITOCHES | Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility | Not rated | for-profit | — | 0 |
| LOUISIANA EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL OF NATCHITOCHES | Long-Term Care Hospital | Not rated | for-profit | 20 | 0 |
| Natchitoches Central High SBHC | Community Health Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER | Nursing Home | 2.0 | non-profit | 120 | 1 |
| Natchitoches Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LL | Nursing Home | 1.0 | for-profit | 98 | 4 |
| NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Hospital | 4.0 | government | — | 0 |
| Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ LP Vaughn SBHC | Community Health Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ Natchitoches | Community Health Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| REST ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| SPECIAL TOUCH GROUP HOME, L.L.C. | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| THOMPSON BROS INVESTMENTS LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| TOUCH OF GRACE ADHC | Adult Day Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| TOUCH OF GRACE SERVICES, L.L.C. | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
Care types in ZIP 71457
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