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, LLC
BERNICE, LA · Medicare-certified · 126 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC has an overall 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.51 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $9,974 in 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: $9,974recent federal penalty
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 nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
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
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: 2 fines · $221,159 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $9,974
Federal fine
Jul 15, 2024
- 57 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 16, 2023
- $211,185
Federal fine
Aug 16, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ · 25 homes · 1.6 stars avg
- 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.