The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Registered name: Onyx Care of Bernice
Bernice, LA · Medicare-certified · 126 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bernice, LA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating but stronger 4-star staffing and quality measure ratings. It is flagged for the lowest overall rating; reported nurse staffing is 3.51 hours per resident day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5069 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5069.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.33
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.91
- Nurse aides
- 2.27
- Weekend nursing
- 3.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
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
47.4%38.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.8%4.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.8%10.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
6%4.1%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.2%11.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.1%8.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.6%26.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—23.5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.2%12.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.6%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
—96.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—96.6%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to meet residents’ behavioral health needs. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 741 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: K
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: K
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
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 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,974 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $9,974 in total fines.
- $9,974
Federal fine
Jul 15, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 79 residents on an average day (63% of 126 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.