The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center
NEW IBERIA, LA · Medicare-certified · 150 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center in New Iberia, LA has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection, staffing, and quality scores. Reported nurse staffing is 3.78 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $12,735 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7828 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $12,735recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7828.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.19
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.30
- Nurse aides
- 2.29
- Weekend nursing
- 3.23
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
36.8%21.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%3.2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.5%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.6%6.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.6%26.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.6%27.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.3%33.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.6%24.2%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%9.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85%85.2%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,735 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,735 in total fines.
- $12,735
Federal fine
Mar 18, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CENTRAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY · 21 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 96 residents on an average day (64% of 150 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.