Heritage Healthcare of Hammond
1300 DEREK DRIVE, 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 Heritage Healthcare of Hammond Compares
Heritage Healthcare of Hammond is a 108-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hammond, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.2%) is above the Louisiana average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 108 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% 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: 22.8% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (34% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.2% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (72% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 38.9% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (40% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Heritage Healthcare of Hammond
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Heritage Healthcare of Hammond with other nursing homes in Hammond.
How is Heritage Healthcare of Hammond 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 Heritage Healthcare of Hammond doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Heritage Healthcare of Hammond doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.2% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Heritage Healthcare of Hammond?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Heritage Healthcare of Hammond lag behind other Hammond options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Heritage Healthcare of Hammond?
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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