Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center
323 Evergreen Hwy, Bunkie, LA 71322 · (318) 346-2080
For profit - Limited Liability company · 92 certified beds
Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 4 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,824 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 12, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.August 12, 2025 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.August 12, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 12, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.August 12, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.September 19, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 31, 2024 · F0689 · 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.November 1, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,824July 31, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 55.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Oak Haven Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Center Point · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home Dupont · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Hessmer · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Riviere de Soleil Community Care Center Mansura · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Valley View Health Care Facility Marksville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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