Skilled nursing · Hammond, LA

Hammond Nursing Home

501 OLD COVINGTON HIGHWAY, Hammond, LA 70403

4 / 5CMS 120 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Hammond Nursing Home carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Louisiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 21.4 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.23 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 23 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

Operator has not yet shared amenities

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

0.23

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

23%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

21.4%

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★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.23

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.52

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

23%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

21.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

15.3%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.6%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$8,018 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID195611

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds120

Avg residents85

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.23 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

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

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Hammond Nursing Home?

Hammond Nursing Home has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Hammond Nursing Home been cited for resident harm?

It has $8,018 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 Hammond Nursing Home appears in the record section above.

Does Hammond Nursing Home use antipsychotic medications?

21.4 percent of long-stay residents at Hammond Nursing Home are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 15.3 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 Hammond Nursing Home's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Hammond Nursing Home has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64 out of 100, putting it near 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 Hammond Nursing Home?

Hammond Nursing Home is located at 501 OLD COVINGTON HIGHWAY, Hammond, LA 70403. Phone: (985) 542-1200. 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 Hammond Nursing Home a special focus facility?

Hammond Nursing Home is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $8,018 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Hammond Nursing Home's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Hammond Nursing Home 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 Hammond Nursing Home compare to other Hammond skilled nursing facilities?

Hammond Nursing Home holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64. 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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