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HomeLouisianaBayou Chateau Nursing Ctr

Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr

16232 Hwy. 1, Simmesport, LA 713693189412294
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
104
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 104 certified beds with an average of 50.9 residents per day (49% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Sep 17, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.33 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 38.0%

Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Simmesport, Louisiana with 104 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. The facility scored at average compared to Louisiana facilities.

Beds
104
Avg Residents/Day
50.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 5, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Avoyelles
Last Inspection
Sep 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
34.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.81 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.17 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.33 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.66 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.0%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LACOUR, GERARD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 21, 1999
JOHNSON, TARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 4, 2006
LACOUR, GERARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 21, 1999
LACOUR, GERARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 21, 1999

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr?▾
Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr had any health inspection violations?▾
Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 17, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr?▾
Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr provides 4.33 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, 1.17 LPN hours, and 2.81 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.0%.
How many beds does Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr have?▾
Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr has 104 certified beds with an average of 50.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 49% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.