Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Hessmer, LA

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3707 Hwy 114, Hessmer, LA 71341 View map

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Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 92-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 3707 Hwy 114 in Hessmer, Louisiana. Serving residents in Avoyelles Parish, the facility is owned by Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

Staffing levels at this facility are mixed compared to state benchmarks. While nurse aide hours are 3% above the Louisiana average, RN hours are reported at 14 minutes per day, which is 26% below the state average. Weekend RN hours are 54% below the state average at 6 minutes per day.

Clinical performance for short-stay residents shows several outcomes performing better than the Louisiana average, including an emergency department visit rate of 11.6% and a discharge self-care rate of 59.5%. The facility also reports zero falls with major injury for this group. However, the short-stay re-hospitalization rate of 31.7% is 14% higher than the state average. For long-stay residents, hospitalizations and emergency department visits run slightly above Louisiana averages.

The Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, oversees the inspection of this facility. Hessmer carries a 2-star overall CMS rating, with a 3-star health inspection sub-rating and a 1-star quality measures sub-rating. No civil money penalties or payment denials appear in available reports, and the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

The campus provides 24-hour staffing and features a secure dementia care unit. Rehabilitation services, including short-term rehab, are provided through a clinical partnership. Specific details about on-site amenities and dining menus are not available in the available source data, so families should request them during a tour.

Families seeking specialized dementia care or rehabilitation with strong short-stay self-care outcomes may find this environment appropriate. Families evaluating Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center should ask directly about care coordination and discharge planning practices to address the re-hospitalization rate before making a placement decision.

Facility Direct Line (318) 563-4246

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 47m per day

vs avg

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) 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.	16m per day	▼ 16% State avg: 19m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN 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.	56m per day	▼ 21% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide 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 21m per day	■ Avg State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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 5m per day	▼ 5% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist 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	▼ 17% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	8m per day	▼ 35% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

1,430 days

92-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 1 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

97%

Higher than the Louisiana average: 71.8%

Occupied beds

89 / 92

Average occupied beds in Louisiana homes 89 beds

Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid

CountyAvoyelles

Owner NameHessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC

Profit StatusFor-profit

Rehabilitation Services

Short-Term Rehab

24-Hour Staffing

Pets not allowed

24-Hour Care

Secured Dementia Care Unit

Activities

Ratings

Overall Rating

2 / 5

health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Health Inspection Rating

3 / 5

health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings

Quality Measures Rating

1 / 5

resident health outcomes and care practices

Staffing Rating

3 / 5

staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 15 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Louisiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Louisiana state average

Overall vs. LA average

Latest Inspection February 5, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	LA Average	vs. LA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	15	32	This facility has 53% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana assisted living residence (15 vs. LA avg 32).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	5	10.7	This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Louisiana assisted living residence (5 vs. LA avg 10.7).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	3.8	4.6	This facility has 17% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Louisiana assisted living residence (3.8 vs. LA avg 4.6).↓ 17% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	LA Average	vs. LA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	4	7	This facility has had 43% fewer total inspections than the Louisiana average (4 vs. LA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 43% fewer

Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 4

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

3.25

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

12 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

1 critical citation State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

12 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Feb 05, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Feb 05, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 05, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 05, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 98

Employees 72

Contractors 26

Staff to resident ratio 1.18 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 43

Average shift 8.2 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 32,272

Nursing staff breakdown

8.6 hours

9.2 hours

7.8 hours

Contractor staffing

3,122 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Certified Nursing Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	45	3	48	18,324	92	100%	7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	7	21	6,745	92	100%	9.2
Registered Nurse	4	1	5	1,031	91	99%	8.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	2	3	771	81	88%	8.7
Dietitian	2	0	2	627	68	74%	8.2
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	571	64	70%	7.8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	554	62	67%	8.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	549	61	66%	9
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	543	69	75%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	504	63	68%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	488	61	66%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	488	61	66%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	440	54	59%	7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	326	51	55%	6.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	144	32	35%	4.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	115	16	17%	7.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	28	9	10%	3.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	24	3	3%	8

48 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

21 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

5 Registered Nurse

% of Days 99%

3 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 88%

2 Dietitian

% of Days 74%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 70%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 67%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 66%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 75%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 68%

1 Administrator

% of Days 66%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 66%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 59%

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 55%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 35%

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 17%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 10%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $7K

93% lower than State average

State average: $103K

Number of fines 1

51% fewer fines than State average

State average: 2.0

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison

This facility $7K

State average $103K

No penalties in the past 3 years

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

High-risk clinical events score 16.9

44% worse than State average

State average: 11.7

Functional decline score 29.5

45% worse than State average

State average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly below average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 37.2%

81% worse than State average

State average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened 34.1%

45% worse than State average

State average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.3%

In line with State average

State average: 17.1%

Falls with Major Injury 3.1%

10% better than State average

State average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.2%

49% better than State average

State average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 5.0%

83% worse than State average

State average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 6.8%

33% worse than State average

State average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms 0.7%

55% better than State average

State average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use 28.5%

40% worse than State average

State average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.7%

9% better than State average

State average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% better than State average

State average: 94.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.92

12% worse than State average

State average: 2.61

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.90

5% worse than State average

State average: 2.77

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly below average

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.6%

16% better than State average

State average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 3.1%

In line with State average

State average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine 86.4%

13% better than State average

State average: 76.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 31.7%

14% worse than State average

State average: 27.8%

Emergency department visits 11.6%

21% better than State average

State average: 14.7%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 59.5%

11% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 12 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 years

Total residents 83

Medicare

7.2% of residents

Medicaid

67.5% of residents

Private pay or other

25.3% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 93.7% ↑ 16.9pp vs 2021

Net Patient Income $1.4M ↑ ~$1.1M vs 2021

Payroll Costs $3.6M ↑ ~$566.8K vs 2021

Operating Margin 15.0% ↑ 10.5pp vs 2021

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2023
Occupancy %	69.5%	67.3%	65.8%	64.3%	73.5%	85.3%	95.4%	94.0%	97.2%	87.4%	76.8%	93.7%
Beds	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92
Net Income	$46,758	-$91,240	-$567,624	-$259,567	$174,668	$423,294	$480,764	$517,725	$1,056,832	$1,026,326	$1,220,349	$1,401,882
Gross Revenue	$4,815,875	$4,944,760	$5,105,181	$4,987,476	$6,004,030	$6,942,586	$7,637,441	$8,685,741	$9,400,537	$7,766,177	$6,889,771	$7,721,673
Operating Expenses	$4,578,199	$4,629,805	$5,050,527	$4,600,445	$5,116,200	$5,833,082	$6,627,270	$6,492,366	$6,237,851	$6,576,163	$6,262,891	$7,913,448
Net Patient Income	$18,095	-$126,783	-$597,373	-$297,349	$99,601	$392,540	$454,727	$496,329	$1,037,638	$969,164	$296,260	$1,398,865
Net Patient Revenue	$4,596,294	$4,503,022	$4,453,154	$4,303,096	$5,215,801	$6,225,622	$7,081,997	$6,988,695	$7,275,489	$7,545,327	$6,559,151	$9,312,313
Payroll Costs	$2,566,120	$2,667,344	$2,607,600	$2,615,587	$2,824,500	$3,041,271	$3,403,689	$3,152,709	$2,859,452	$3,111,853	$2,999,469	$3,566,303
Operating Margin %	0.4%	-2.8%	-13.4%	-6.9%	1.9%	6.3%	6.4%	7.1%	14.3%	12.8%	4.5%	15.0%
Medicare %	14.1%	12.6%	13.3%	12.8%	13.8%	12.2%	9.9%	8.7%	6.3%	13.8%	8.4%	12.4%
Medicaid %	80.9%	76.4%	70.3%	72.9%	72.9%	71.2%	75.9%	81.4%	82.4%	73.1%	81.3%	64.7%
Private %	5.0%	10.9%	16.3%	14.3%	13.3%	16.7%	14.1%	10.0%	11.3%	13.1%	10.4%	22.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$197	$199	$201	$199	$211	$217	$221	$222	$223	$256	$254	$296
Cost/Day	$196	$204	$228	$213	$207	$203	$207	$206	$191	$223	$243	$252
Avg Length of Stay	176.9 days	158.5 days	126.3 days	136.7 days	192.8 days	169.9 days	208.0 days	254.4 days	291.5 days	535.2 days	444.8 days	1,430.2 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$9.3M

Net patient income

$1.4M

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$9.3M

Net patient income

$1.4M

Other income

$3.0K

Payroll costs

$3.6M 38.3% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.3M

Total costs

$7.9M

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (44% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 6 - 7 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 44%

Private pay 44%

Medicaid 11%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 50%

Private pay 45%

Medicaid 5%

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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.


The Lodge at Lane	NH AL MC SNF	Zachary	-	39	A+	33	-
Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation	NH SNF	Maurice (Vermilion Parish)	-	120	A+	30	-
Prairie Manor Nursing Home	NH HOS SNF	Pine Prairie (Evangeline Parish)	-	100	-	27	-
Chateau Terrebonne Health Care Center	NH HOS MC PC RC SNF	Houma (Terrebonne Parish)	-	197	-	51	-
Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	NH HOS MC RC SNF	Hessmer (Avoyelles Parish)	-	92	-	1	-

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What neighborhood is Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in?

Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in the Avoyelles Parish neighborhood of HESSMER.

Is Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in a walkable area?

Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 97%.

Are pets allowed at Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

No, Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.

What is the overall rating for Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 92 beds.

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Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Louisiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

48 Certified Nursing Assistant

21 Licensed Practical Nurse

5 Registered Nurse

3 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Dietitian

3 Physical Therapy Aide

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 Qualified Social Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Administrator

1 Dental Services Staff

2 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

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Fines amount comparison

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Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

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Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

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Payer Mix (percentage)

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