CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1954052026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Natchitoches Community Care Center

781 Highway 494 · Natchitoches, LA 71457 · Natchitoches County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds120CMS provider file
Recent citation rows29current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-09-1702025-09-170
Cycle 22024-07-18172024-07-180
Cycle 32023-07-12122023-07-120
02 / CITATION DETAIL

29 rows in the current release

3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 3 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-05-29 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-13 · complaint
2025-05-29 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-13 · complaint
2025-02-12 · HEALTHF0576Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-10 · complaint
2024-12-30 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20 · complaint
2024-12-30 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20 · complaint
2024-12-30 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-20 · complaint
2024-11-07 · HEALTHF0641Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-27 · complaint
2024-11-07 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-27 · complaint
2024-08-29 · HEALTHF0557Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-20 · complaint
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0658Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0692Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0835Severity K · pattern of immediate jeopardy

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09
2023-10-11 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03 · complaint
2023-10-11 · HEALTHF0804Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03 · complaint
2023-07-12 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-10
2023-07-12 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-10
2023-07-12 · HEALTHF0580Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-10
2023-07-12 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-10
2023-07-12 · HEALTHF0658Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-10
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-07-18Fine$123,3050
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • COMMCARE CORPORATIONOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 03/01/1994
  • HARVEY PSARELLIS, DAWNIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2010
  • LUNDBERG, ALECIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2020
  • PRECHTER, PATRICIAIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2020
  • FORD, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
  • MANGUN, GAROLDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/09/1997
  • PLAISANCE, WAYNEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
  • PRECHTER, PATRICIAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2018
  • TUCKER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2010
  • HARVEY PSARELLIS, DAWNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2010
  • MANGUN, GAROLDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2020
  • PRECHTER, PATRICIAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2020
  • COMMCARE MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2018
  • GARDNER, GEORGEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2018
  • HARVEY PSARELLIS, DAWNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2010
  • HUDSON, MARYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/12/2013

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.42per resident day
RN hours0.31per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.46per resident day
Staff turnover44.1%CMS reported field
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