Ponchatoula, LA · 140 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Ponchatoula's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,800–$8,010/mo
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Hammond Nursing Home
501 Old Covington Highway, Hammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
4.0CMS overall rating(985) 542-1200
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StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 71% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hammond
Hammond Nursing Home is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Hammond, LA, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.52 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.23 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,018 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.52 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Hammond for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 85
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195611
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $6,800–$8,010/mo (median $7,220) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Hammond prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.52
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.23
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 23.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 6
- Federal fines
- 1 ($8,018)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-01-07
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-07Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2026-01-07Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2026-01-07Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2026-01-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
2026-01-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2026-01-07Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-11-07Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2024-11-07Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-07 | Fine | $8,018 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
501 Old Covington Highway, Hammond, LA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Hammond Nursing Home
How much does Hammond Nursing Home cost?
Hammond Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Hammond, LA area typically runs $6,800–$8,010 per month (median $7,220, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Hammond Nursing Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Hammond Nursing Home 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Hammond Nursing Home?
Staff provide about 3.52 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Hammond Nursing Home?
Hammond Nursing Home has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Hammond Nursing Home have availability?
Typically 71% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Hammond Nursing Home offer?
Hammond Nursing Home in Hammond, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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