Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 71457 (Natchitoches, LA)
20 listed providers are registered in ZIP 71457, Natchitoches, LA, spanning 8 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, 9 home care agencies, 1 senior housing). The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 2.8 out of 5.
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How to compare care in ZIP 71457
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Providers in ZIP 71457
What CMS data shows in ZIP 71457
Of the 20 care providers listed in ZIP 71457, 6 (30%) have a published overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 7 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit, 1 other. 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 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 417 certified beds are reported across 5 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.04 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 14.3%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $739,916 in fines.
| Providers on record | 20 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 6 of 20 (30%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.8 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELARA CARING (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 7 for-profit, 1 government, 1 non-profit, 1 other |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| THOMPSON BROS INVESTMENTS LLC | 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 |
| TOUCH OF GRACE SERVICES, L.L.C. | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| TOUCH OF GRACE SERVICES, L.L.C. | Home Care Agency | 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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