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Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3707 Hwy 114, Hessmer, LA 71341 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 195559
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★☆ 4 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 10 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 0 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 0
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- April 1, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.6 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | April 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | February 5, 2025 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 13 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
10 health citations across 2 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
February 5, 2025: 8 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
| F | F-0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
| E | F-0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
| D | F-0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
| D | F-0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
| D | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/28/2025 |
January 31, 2024: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/08/2024 |
| E | F-0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/26/2024 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Fire safety inspections
No fire safety citations published for this facility in the CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies file.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.6 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.99 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.38 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.16 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.1 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 19.4 | 47.6 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | Staffing data did not meet the criteria required to calculate a turnover measure. | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Rightcare Health Services (13 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 92
- Average residents per day
- 83.3
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- September 20, 2002
- County/parish
- Avoyelles
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
24 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANAGEMENT GROUP TWELVE LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 67% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SHM - HESSMER, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 33% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ABINGTON FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 8% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| B & J LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 8% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CALVIN H JONES ESTATE | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 8% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JHS-SNF LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 8% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| REVOCABLE TRUST OF ROY BUSH BRIDGES AND JUDY KAYE WINN BRIDGES | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 8% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SRB INVESTMENTS, LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 8% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| THE VERNICE C WRIGHT IRREVOCABLE TRUST | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 8% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ABINGTON, LEONARD | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 8% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BROUSSARD, SCOTT | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 8% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DAVIS, MICHAEL | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 8% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DAVIS, THOMAS | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BROUSSARD, SCOTT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RIGHTCARE HEALTH SERVICES LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SANDERS, JACK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SANDERS, JACK | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RIGHTCARE HEALTH SERVICES LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ABINGTON, LEONARD | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BROUSSARD, SCOTT | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DAVIS, JOHN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DAVIS, MICHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DAVIS, THOMAS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SANDERS, JACK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- File a complaint with LDH Health Standards. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 25, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.