Home Health Agencies in ZIP 71457 (Natchitoches, LA)
2 Medicare-certified home health agencies operate in ZIP 71457, Natchitoches, LA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 4.0 out of 5.
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Home health agencies deliver skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and home health aide services in the place a patient calls home. Medicare certifies agencies that meet federal standards, and CMS publishes quality measures for each agency.
Choosing among home health agencies in ZIP 71457
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 71457, Natchitoches, LA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Quality of care | Timely care | Improved walking | Improved bathing | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELARA CARING | 5.0 | 5.0 | 100.0% | 99.6% | 97.6% | for-profit |
| LAGNIAPPE HOMECARE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 98.7% | 89.8% | 90.5% | for-profit |
Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 71457
Data profile for ZIP 71457
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 71457: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at ELARA CARING (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 5.0 out of 5. Among agencies reporting timeliness, 99.3% of patients received timely care. Patient-improvement measures average 94.7% for walking and 94.1% for bathing. The average quality-of-patient-care star among reporting agencies is 4.0 out of 5.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELARA CARING (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Avg quality-of-patient-care star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg timely care | 99.3% |
| Avg improved walking | 94.7% |
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This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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