NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
781 HIGHWAY 494, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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How NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER Compares
NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER is a 120-bed nonprofit 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.0%) is below the Louisiana average of 22.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% 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: 5.0% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (78% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.0% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (73% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (70% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.9% — better than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Natchitoches.
How is NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER 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 practices help NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.0% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.0% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NATCHITOCHES COMMUNITY CARE CENTER'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.
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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