Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Hessmer, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195559) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (318) 563-4246 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.60 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.23 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 19.4%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home located in Hessmer, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 2002, with 92 certified beds and an average daily census of 83.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 5, a quality measure (QM) rating of 1, and a staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.60 hours per resident per day, including about 0.23 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 19.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is part of the Rightcare Health Services chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported to CMS at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.60 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.23 RN hours per resident per day and 19.4% nursing staff turnover, earning a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 92 certified beds with an average daily census of 83.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Rightcare Health Services chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 20, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (5 stars here), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (1 star), and an overall combined rating (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3185634246 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3185634246 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195559?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.