Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr
16232 Hwy. 1 · Simmesport, LA · 71369 · 3189412294
104 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 21, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
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.
Corrected November 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 2025
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.
Corrected November 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected November 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
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.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195546 · certified since March 5, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.