Skilled nursing · Hammond, LA

Heritage Healthcare of Hammond

1300 DEREK DRIVE, Hammond, LA 70403

1 / 5CMS 108 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Heritage Healthcare of Hammond carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 22 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Louisiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 1-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 29.9 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.12 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 44 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Louisiana DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.12

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

44%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

29.9%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Louisiana state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.12

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.29

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

44%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

—

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

29.9%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

16.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.3%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$13,715 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID195526

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds108

Avg residents82

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.12 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 30% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Louisiana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Heritage Healthcare of Hammond?

Heritage Healthcare of Hammond has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 1 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Heritage Healthcare of Hammond been cited for resident harm?

It has $13,715 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Heritage Healthcare of Hammond appears in the record section above.

Does Heritage Healthcare of Hammond use antipsychotic medications?

29.9 percent of long-stay residents at Heritage Healthcare of Hammond are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 16.0 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Heritage Healthcare of Hammond's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Heritage Healthcare of Hammond has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 22 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Louisiana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Heritage Healthcare of Hammond?

Heritage Healthcare of Hammond is located at 1300 DEREK DRIVE, Hammond, LA 70403. Phone: (985) 345-7210. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Heritage Healthcare of Hammond a special focus facility?

Heritage Healthcare of Hammond is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $13,715 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Heritage Healthcare of Hammond's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Heritage Healthcare of Hammond has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Heritage Healthcare of Hammond compare to other Hammond skilled nursing facilities?

Heritage Healthcare of Hammond holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 22. The full Hammond directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Hammond directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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