COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES
708 KEYSER AVENUE, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES Compares
COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES is a 112-bed government-owned nursing facility in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.7%) is below the Louisiana average of 5.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 112 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Natchitoches, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.4% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (42% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (54% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.6% — better than the Louisiana average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES with other nursing homes in Natchitoches.
How is COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.4% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.7% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES's rating advantage in Natchitoches?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Natchitoches
Natchitoches sits in Natchitoches Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,416 (16.7%)
- Median age
- 33.5 years
- Median household income
- $30,625
- Median home value
- $148,300
Demographics for Natchitoches Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Natchitoches.
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