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Patterson Healthcare Center

Patterson, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195425) · 121 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 2.52★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (985) 395-4563 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Patterson Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Patterson Healthcare Center reports 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3 percent.

Patterson Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record according to CMS data, but there is 1 payment denial listed. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Patterson Healthcare … Patterson Healthcare …: 1★ 1★ LA average LA average: 2.52★ 2.52★ Nexion Health chain avg Nexion Health chain avg: 2.2★ 2.2★

About this facility

Patterson Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Patterson, St. Mary County, Louisiana, certified since July 1997. The facility is licensed for 121 beds and reports an average of 77.9 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and is part of the Nexion Health chain, which includes 51 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars. CMS records show no ownership change in the last 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Patterson Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measure rating is 1 star, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.

Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.45078 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.16619 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.

On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record. However, CMS records show 1 payment denial associated with this facility. No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are indicated in the provided CMS data for this facility.

Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Patterson Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

The facility reports 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 33.3% nursing turnover.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — but 1 payment denial is listed.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Patterson Healthcare Center is certified for 121 beds and reports an average of 77.9 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Nexion Health chain, which includes 51 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since July 1, 1997.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Patterson Healthcare Center scores 1, 1, 3, and 1 star respectively in these categories.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9853954563 to confirm services and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The CMS data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 9853954563 for this information.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195425?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.