Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

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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.
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Louisiana average 25.7
Louisiana average 3.95
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.
Louisiana average: 1.1
Louisiana average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,122 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jun 7, 2023 · $7K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hessmer's city center to Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in HESSMER, Louisiana.
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Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in the Avoyelles Parish neighborhood of HESSMER.
Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.
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.
Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 92 beds.
Yes — there are 2 photos of Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 3707 HWY 114.
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