Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center
323 Evergreen Hwy · Bunkie, LA · 71322 · 3183462080
92 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.24 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,267 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 8, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2023
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 31, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195603 · certified since January 1, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.