Gueydan Memorial Guest Home
1201 Third St · Gueydan, LA · 70542 · 3375366584
66 certified beds Government - Hospital district
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 27, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 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 October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F 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 August 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 25, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected August 17, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195458 · certified since April 1, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.