Northern Louisiana Medical Center

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
Northern Louisiana Medical Center was recognized and ceritified in 1992 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Northern Louisiana Medical Center which is located in 401 E Vaughn Avenue Ruston, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Northern Louisiana Medical Center is being offered ceritified services and products in Louisiana.
Address:   401 E Vaughn Avenue
       Ruston, LA 71270

Phone:   (318) 254-2415

County: Lincoln
Federal Provider Number: 195269
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Participates in: Medicare
Certified Date: Friday, February 7, 1992 (33 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Ruston Louisiana Hospital Company Llc
Ownership Type: For Profit - Corporation
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
OrganizationChs Community Health Systems Inc5% Or More Ownership Interest
OrganizationCommunity Health Investment Corporation Llc5% Or More Ownership Interest
OrganizationCommunity Health Systems Inc5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonRachel SeifertDirector/officer
PersonMartin SchweinhartDirector/officer
PersonMichael RuffW-2 Managing Employee
PersonLaurie HoltsfordDirector/officer
PersonKevin HammonsDirector/officer
PersonJames DoucetteDirector/officer
PersonChristopher CobbDirector/officer
PersonWilliam CashDirector/officer
PersonLarry CarltonDirector/officer

Provider Resides in Hospital: Yes
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 12
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 7 (59% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: No
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: None
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, June 6, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0517 (Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missi)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, June 6, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, May 13, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0279 (Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that c)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0279 (Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that c)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, March 19, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0272 (Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, March 19, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0280 (Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, March 19, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 0
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 0
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
8%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
3%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
7%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
2%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
19%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
3%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
6%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
18%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
94%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
95%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
2%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
7%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
26%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
36%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
83%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
4%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
84%
84%

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