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Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center

1420 Blankenship Dr, Deridder, LA 70634

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Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center is a nursing home in Deridder, Louisiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(337) 463-9022
Last standard health inspection
December 17, 2025 (10 months ago)
Certified beds
90
Residents per day, on average
59.8
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Deridder Retirement & Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Chain
Rightcare Health Services
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Louisiana average (18 vs 24).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  5. 8 citations

    Health inspection on December 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0801. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2026.

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  6. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on December 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2023.

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  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was DERIDDER RETIREMENT & REHABILITATION CENTER.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  8. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 21, 2024 from $9,318 to $9,478.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 6, 2024 from $22,525 to $14,641.

  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  10. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 21, 2024 from $14,335 to $9,318.

  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. 2 citations

    Health inspection on December 6, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    48 of 265 Louisiana homes (18%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2025.

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  13. Fine

    December 6, 2024 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $14,641 on December 6, 2024.

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  14. 4 citations

    Health inspection on August 21, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    46 of 265 Louisiana homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.

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  15. Fine

    August 21, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $9,478 on August 21, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  17. 4 citations

    Health inspection on August 2, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

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  18. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 2, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

    • Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

    • Citation K0912. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center last inspected?

CMS lists December 17, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since August 2, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $24,119 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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