Onyx Care of Bernice

101 Reeves Street, Bernice, LA 71222 · (318) 285-7600
For profit - Corporation · 126 certified beds

Onyx Care of Bernice has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 8 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $9,974 in all.

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on May 20, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means

• 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.May 20, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.May 20, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• 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.May 20, 2026 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.May 20, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 20, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 20, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.May 20, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.May 20, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 13 citations.

• 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.May 20, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.May 20, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.May 20, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 15, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 18, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
• Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.December 18, 2023 · F0626 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.December 18, 2023 · F0741 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.December 18, 2023 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
• 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.December 18, 2023 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 21, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 21, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.November 21, 2023 · F0949 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 25, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $9,974July 15, 2024

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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