HAMMOND NURSING HOME
501 OLD COVINGTON HIGHWAY, Hammond, LA 70403
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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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 June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HAMMOND NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HAMMOND NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Hammond.
What keeps HAMMOND NURSING HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help HAMMOND NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HAMMOND NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HAMMOND NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HAMMOND NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Hammond?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HAMMOND NURSING HOME?
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 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.
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