Courtyard of Natchitoches
CMS rates Courtyard of Natchitoches 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 48 citations across 16 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Courtyard of Natchitoches
Courtyard of Natchitoches is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It is licensed for 112 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Louisiana (122 beds).
It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Natchitoches and 266 skilled nursing facilities across Louisiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Courtyard of Natchitoches 48 times across 16 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-0761 3 inspections. 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
- F-0605 2 inspections. Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-0806 2 inspections. Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Who to contact in Louisiana
- Licensing: Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section
- File a complaint: 888-810-1819 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 866-632-0922. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 844-945-2377. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, about 0.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Christus Coushatta Health Care Center, about 24 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Sabine Medical Center, about 27 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Onyx Care of Natchitoches, Natchitoches, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Natchitoches Community Care Center, Natchitoches, about 1.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Green Meadow Haven, Coushatta, about 25 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Autumn Leaves Nursing & Rehab Center, Winnfield, about 27 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Sabine Retirement and Rehab Center, Many, about 27 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.