Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-19 · Fire 2025-03-19
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Bernice, LA
Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $221,159 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
101 Reeves Street, Bernice, LA
(318) 285-7600
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
126
Certified beds
Average residents
80
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.33
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.01
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.73
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.51
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.0 |
2.6
1.4 pts worse
|
1.9
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 5.8 |
2.8
3 pts worse
|
1.8
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.9% |
92.0%
5.9 pts better
|
93.4%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.6% |
94.9%
1.7 pts better
|
95.5%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.3% |
3.4%
3.1 pts better
|
3.3%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
1.8%
1.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.2% |
5.2%
3 pts better
|
5.4%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 31.7% |
23.1%
8.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
12.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 52.0% |
24.4%
27.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
35.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 4.9% |
0.2%
4.7 pts worse
|
0.1%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.7% |
22.2%
14.5 pts better
|
16.3%
8.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.5% |
20.1%
7.6 pts better
|
14.9%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.2% |
2.6%
0.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 16.7% |
16.9%
0.2 pts better
|
19.8%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.2% |
6.2%
3 pts better
|
5.1%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 63.5% |
83.6%
20.1 pts worse
|
81.7%
18.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 39.1% |
3.3%
35.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
37.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-21 · Fire 2024-02-21
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-01-25 · Fire 2023-01-25
28 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (9 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
C · Minimal harm
2025-03-19
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-04-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2024-04-06
C · Minimal harm
2024-02-21
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-04-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-25
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-25
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Not marked corrected
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-05-03
G · Actual harm
2024-07-15
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-04-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-21
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-05
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-12-18
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-12
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-12-18
F741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2024-01-12
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-12-18
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-01-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-18
F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2024-01-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-18
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-01-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-21
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-21
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-21
F949 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2023-12-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-25
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-11-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-16
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-09-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-16
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-09-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-24
F741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2023-07-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-25
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-06-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-25
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-06-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-25
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-06-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-25
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-06-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-25
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-06-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-25
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-06-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-25
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-06-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-25
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-06-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-25
F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2023-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-25
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-25
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-03-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-25
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-03-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-25
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-25
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-03-01
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,974
2024-07-15
Fine
Fine · fine $9,974
Fine
$211,185
2023-08-16
Fine
Fine · fine $211,185
Fine
$0
2023-08-16
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-11-16 · 57 days
57 day denial
Ownership
D & N, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Dtd Hc, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Bennett, Norbert
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Denz, Donald
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Donald T Denz Irrv Tr
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Lee, Paul
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Norbert A Bennett Irrv Tr Fbo Children
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Norbert A Bennett Irrv Tr Fbo Grandchildren
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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