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COURTYARD OF NATCHITOCHES

708 KEYSER AVENUE, NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Score: 48 / 100

CMS data shows Courtyard Of Natchitoches earning a D grade with a score of 48/100, placing it below most facilities in Louisiana. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Courtyard Of Natchitoches provides above-average staffing with 4.27 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 44 deficiencies at Courtyard Of Natchitoches. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.27 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.27 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.09 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.92 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.60 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.17 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

44
Total Deficiencies
Jan 6, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 44 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0883 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Sep 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Sep 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 31.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
112
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 24, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21