For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

HAMMOND NURSING HOME

501 OLD COVINGTON HIGHWAY, Hammond, LA 70403

4.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
120 Certified Beds
86 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Antipsychotic Medication Use 21.52%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 0.88%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 28.06%

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How HAMMOND NURSING HOME Compares

HAMMOND NURSING HOME is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hammond, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Louisiana average of 5.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.

Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hammond, the local average is 2.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Louisiana average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.5% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
  • Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (75% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (100% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.1% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Hammond

Hammond sits in Tangipahoa Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
19,399 (14.5%)
Median age
35.5 years
Median household income
$48,745
Median home value
$167,900

Demographics for Tangipahoa Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hammond.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 195611
County Tangipahoa
Total Beds 120
Occupied Beds 85
Occupancy Rate 71%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

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Location

501 OLD COVINGTON HIGHWAY, Hammond, LA 70403

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: May 4, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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