Nursing homes › Louisiana › Natchitoches Community Care Center
781 Highway 494, Natchitoches, LA 71457 · 3183528296 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Commcare Corporation, a group operating 16 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $438,620 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.42 (Louisiana median: 3.62). RN hours: 0.31. Weekend total: 3.46. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 29 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-29 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-05-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-02-12 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-10 |
| 2024-12-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-30 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-30 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-11-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-08-29 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-20 |
| 2024-07-18 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Health | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | J | Health | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-18 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | J | Health | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-18 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-18 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-07-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2023-10-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-11 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-07-12 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-12 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-12 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| 2023-07-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-10 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-18 | Fine | $123,305 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMCARE CORPORATION | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 03/01/1994 |
| FORD, MICHAEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| MANGUN, GAROLD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/09/1997 |
| PLAISANCE, WAYNE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| PRECHTER, PATRICIA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2018 |
| TUCKER, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2010 |
| HARVEY PSARELLIS, DAWN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2010 |
| MANGUN, GAROLD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2020 |
| PRECHTER, PATRICIA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2020 |
| COMMCARE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| GARDNER, GEORGE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| HARVEY PSARELLIS, DAWN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2010 |
| HUDSON, MARY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/12/2013 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 195405. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.