Presbyterian Village of Homer
3700 Hwy. 79 South, Homer, LA 71040 · Claiborne County · (318) 927-6133
79 certified beds, about 48 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 195579 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 1, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Louisiana average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 15 health citations since October 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 3.52 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Louisiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.18 of those hours.
34.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Louisiana average 47.6%).
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 15 health citations on file.
July 1, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews the facility failed to ensure residents and/or residents' RP (Responsible party) were informed of the risks, benefits and side effects of psychotropic/antipsychotic medications for 2 (#3 and #40) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- E Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and a staff interview, the facility failed to accurately assess 1 (#43) of 1 resident reviewed for dialysis and enter Resident #43 MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments correctly.
- E Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on an observation and interviews the provider failed to ensure dumpster lids were in working order.
May 29, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to ensure an RN (Registered Nurse) was on duty for 8 consecutive hours per day, 7 days a week, for 4 days within FY (Fiscal Year) Quarter 1 2025 (October 1- December 31).
- 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 wroteResident #47 Review of Resident #47's record revealed an admission date of 12/16/2024 with diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis, muscle wasting, lack of coordination, dysphagia, cognitive communication deficit, aphasia, hyperlipidemia, reflux, depression, polyosteoarthritis, heart disease, and pseudobulbar affect. Review of Resident #47's Quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview of Mental Status score of 3 which indicated severe cognitive impairment for daily decision making. Further review of the MDS revealed Resident #47 was provided substantial/maximal assistance with bed mobility and dependent on staff for toileting. Resident #47 had limitation in range of motion on one side of upper and lower extremities. [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteResident #39 Observations on 05/27/2025 at 9:45 a.m., 05/28/2025 at 10:10 a.m. and at 1:45 p.m. of Resident #39's room revealed the air conditioner unit contained a black substance on the vents and needed to be cleaned. On 05/28/2025 at 3:45 p.m., an observation of Resident #39's room with S2 DON present revealed Resident #39's air conditioner had a black substance on the vents. S2 DON confirmed the air conditioner vents needed to be cleaned. Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment for 2 (#3 and #39) of 2 residents rooms observed. The failed practice was evidenced by 1) Resident #3 and #39's air conditioner vents needed cleaning, and 2) Resident #3's bed control needed cleaning, and 3) Resident #3's room had a bedrail stored under his bed.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure each resident/RP (Responsible Party) was notified in advance of care planning conferences to enable resident/RP participation for 1 (#27) of 28 sampled residents.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the physician documented a rationale for denying a gradual dose reduction for 1 (#36) of 5 (#17, #24, #35, #36 and #47) Residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating condition in the kitchen as evidenced by the deep fryer's internal compartment having a heavy grease buildup.
June 4, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop and/or implement written policies and procedures to protect residents from abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation of their property. The facility failed to obtain documentation of Agency/Contract Staff's criminal background checks, Adverse Actions checks, and/or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Registry checks prior to allowing 17 of 17 unlicensed Agency/Contract Staff reviewed (S6 CNA, S7 CNA, S8 CNA, S9 CNA, S10 CNA, S11 CNA, S12 CNA, S13 CNA, S14 CNA, S15 CNA, S16 CNA, S17 CNA, S18 CNA, S19 CNA, S20 CNA, S21 CNA, and S22 CNA) to work with residents in the facility. This practice had the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
- E Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to conduct a comprehensive assessment which included the resident's safe smoking assessment for 1 (#27) of 1 (#27) resident reviewed for smoking.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for residents on Enhanced Barrier Precautions during transfers for 2 (#44, #46) of 2 (#44, #46) residents reviewed for Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
- B Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to electronically submit (PBJ) Payroll Based Journal staffing data as required. The facility census was 46 residents.
October 3, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from verbal abuse by staff. The facility failed to ensure residents were free from verbal abuse by staff for 4 (#1 #2, #3, #4) of 4 (#1 #2, #3, #4) sampled residents.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure an alleged violation of verbal abuse was reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours to the State Survey Agency for 4 (#1, #2, #3, #4) of 4 (#1, #2, #3, #4) residents reviewed for an abuse allegation.
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 1 on July 1, 2026, 1 on May 29, 2025, 1 on June 4, 2024.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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) | 3.52 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.18 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.99 | 3.21 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.00 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.34 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.1% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.28 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 3.74 on weekdays and 2.99 on weekends, 20% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.41 in April to June 2025 to 3.52 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 | 3.52 | 0.18 | 3.74 | 2.99 | 7.5% | 1 of 90 | 48 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.35 | 0.16 | 3.57 | 2.80 | 7.9% | 1 of 92 | 51 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.28 | 0.16 | 3.48 | 2.76 | 5.9% | 2 of 92 | 52 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.41 | 0.22 | 3.66 | 2.77 | 3.9% | 1 of 91 | 50 |
| 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 | 26.8 | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.1 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.2 | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.1 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 33.0 | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.0 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE OF HOMER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie, Toni | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 06/27/2009 | |
| Williams, Jimmy | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/24/2018 | |
| Abshire, Ben | Corporate director | Individual | 01/11/2018 | |
| Bays, Daniel | Corporate director | Individual | 01/11/2018 | |
| Bray, John | Corporate director | Individual | 01/11/2018 | |
| Dowies, Mary | Corporate director | Individual | 01/11/2018 | |
| Hillidge, Patsy | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2011 | |
| Hood, David | Corporate director | Individual | 01/11/2018 | |
| Jiles, Ray | Corporate director | Individual | 01/11/2018 | |
| Lewis, Joellyn | Corporate director | Individual | 01/11/2018 | |
| Ware, Rush | Corporate director | Individual | 01/11/2018 | |
| Watson, Chloe | Corporate director | Individual | 01/11/2018 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 1, 2026: "Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2024: "Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 1, 2026: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 1, 2026: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.99 hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.21.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Claiborne Rehabilitation Homer, 8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Heritage Nursing Center Haynesville, 14.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Meadowview Health & Rehab Center Minden, 14.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Onyx Care of Arcadia Arcadia, 16.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Town & Country Health & Rehab Minden, 16.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Leslie Lakes Retirement Center Arcadia, 16.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Onyx Care of Bernice Bernice, 24.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 31 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 Presbyterian Village of Homer's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Presbyterian Village of Homer 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Presbyterian Village of Homer get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 1, 2026. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
- Has Presbyterian Village of Homer been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Presbyterian Village of Homer 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 Presbyterian Village of Homer?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers. Legal business name: PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE OF HOMER.
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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