Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
101 Reeves Street · Bernice, LA · 71222 · 3182857600
126 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $9,974 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $221,159 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
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.
Corrected May 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 3, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G July 15, 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 July 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 18, 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 January 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 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 January 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 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 January 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 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 September 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2024 | Fine | $9,974 |
| August 16, 2023 | Fine | $211,185 |
| August 16, 2023 | Payment Denial | 57 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195396 · certified since January 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.