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Old Brownlee Community Care Center
4680 Old Brownlee Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111 · Bossier County · (318) 553-5950
89 certified beds, about 83 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 195363 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 9, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Louisiana average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since July 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.78 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Louisiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.29 of those hours.
39.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Louisiana average 47.6%).
CMS links it to Commcare Corporation, an affiliated group of 19 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 8 health citations on file.
July 9, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident's environment remained free of accident hazards by failing to ensure a quarterly Safe Smoking Assessment had been completed for 1 (#37) of 1 (#37) resident reviewed for smoking with severe cognitive impairment.
- E Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident had a physician's order in place and had been care planned for the use of side rails for 1 (#30) of 2 (#30 and #34) residents reviewed for bed rails.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and interviews, the facility failed to provide services that met professional standards for 1 (#387) of 31 sampled residents. The facility failed to ensure safe medication administration practices by leaving medication at the bedside.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to ensure an infection prevention and control program was maintained to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 (#53) of 1 (#53) resident observed for wound care.
April 2, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of infection by failing to ensure staff donned proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing high-contact resident care for 1 (Resident #2) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) sampled residents with Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBPs) in place.
July 10, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
April 24, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to protect 5 (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5) of 5 sampled residents investigated for abuse from the potential of further abuse during the investigation process of an allegation of physical abuse. The facility failed to remove S6 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) from duties involving resident care after Resident #1 alleged S6 CNA had hit him. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all of the residents in the building.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, policy reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an allegation of physical abuse was reported to the State Agency within the required timeframe for 1 (#1) of 5 (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5) sampled residents.
July 19, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews the facility failed to maintain a medication error rate of less than 5% for 2 (#21, #48) residents out of 4 (#21, #48, #16, #70) residents observed during the medication administration. A total of 26 opportunities were observed which included 2 medication errors with Residents #21 and #48, for a medication error rate of 7.69%.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.78 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.93 | 3.21 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.95 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.55 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.8% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.32 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.13 on weekdays and 3.93 on weekends, 23% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.65 in April to June 2025 to 4.78 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.78 | 0.29 | 5.13 | 3.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 83 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.84 | 0.32 | 5.19 | 3.94 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 82 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.57 | 0.28 | 4.88 | 3.78 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 85 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.65 | 0.28 | 5.00 | 3.78 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 84 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Louisiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.26 | 3.86 | 3.10 | 3.6% | 0.9% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.0 | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.7 | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.4 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.5 | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.5 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: COMMCARE CORPORATION. CMS links this home to Commcare Corporation, a group of 19 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commcare Corporation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/01/1994 |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 12/10/2020 | |
| Mangun, Garold | Corporate director | Individual | 06/09/1997 | |
| Prechter, Patricia | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2018 | |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/10/2014 | |
| Commcare Management Corporation | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2018 | |
| Gardner, George | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Goux, Jon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Hudson, Mary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Tucker, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 24, 2024: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 9, 2025: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Adira Medical Resort Bossier City, 1.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Heritage Manor Health & Rehab Bossier City, 3.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 68 citations
- Pilgrim Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Bossier City, 4.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center Shreveport, 7.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 74 citations
- Harmony House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, I Shreveport, 7.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home Bossier City, 7.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Shreveport, 8.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
Louisiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Louisiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, Nursing Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Louisiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs, (866) 632-0922. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Old Brownlee Community Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Old Brownlee Community Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Old Brownlee Community Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 9, 2025. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
- Has Old Brownlee Community Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Old Brownlee Community Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Old Brownlee Community Care Center?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Commcare Corporation. Legal business name: COMMCARE CORPORATION.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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