HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
3707 HWY 114, Hessmer, LA 71341
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 92-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hessmer, 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 (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.0%) is below the Louisiana average of 5.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 92 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.1% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (28% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (49% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.2% — 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 HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Hessmer.
How is HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.1% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.3% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 92 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HESSMER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
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 Hessmer
Hessmer sits in Avoyelles Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% 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+
- 6,869 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 38.4 years
- Median household income
- $35,530
- Median home value
- $103,900
Demographics for Avoyelles Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hessmer.
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