Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home in Louisiana

Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home in Louisiana

Overview of Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Hessmer Nursing Home is a nursing home in Hessmer, LA, with over 40 years of experience in providing quality care. It offers a secured Dementia Care Unit and rehabilitation services in partnership with The Therapy Center. The facility emphasizes a high nurse-to-patient ratio and a variety of activities for residents.
(318) 563-4246

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Louisiana state averages

Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 14m per day ▼ 26% State avg: 19m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 59m per day ▼ 17% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 23m per day ▲ 3% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 7m per day ▼ 5% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 3m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 6m per day ▼ 54% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
92-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid
CountyAvoyelles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameHESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC
Profit StatusFor profit - Limited Liability company

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Care
Secured Dementia Care Unit
Activities
ActivitiesActivities to keep residents engaged and entertained.
Specific ProgramsNursing Care

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionAmazing food provided.

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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
2 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Ranked 63rd (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Health Inspection Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.

Ranked 49th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Quality Measures Rating
1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring resident health outcomes and care practices.

Ranked 97th (tied) of 157 homes in Louisiana

Staffing Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Ranked 12th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana

Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in HESSMER, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
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Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
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Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+
General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None specified.
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Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age
General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit
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High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.92
12% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.90
5% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.77

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 31.7%
14% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 27.8%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.6%
21% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 14.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 59.5%
11% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 53.7%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Hessmer (Avoyelles Parish)92--------000.00-------
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