Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
13735 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. is a nursing home in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 6, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Health citations since April 11, 202426 (Louisiana average 24)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was RIVERBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, INC.
Health inspection on August 6, 2026
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0772. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on August 6, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2026.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0645 from the health inspection on October 10, 2024.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on September 10, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2025.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on September 10, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2025.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on May 28, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.
Health inspection on October 10, 2024
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation F0678. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on October 10, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2024.
Health inspection on August 27, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on April 11, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2024.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (504) 656-0068
- Last standard health inspection
- August 6, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 106.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center INC
- Chain
- Inspired Healthcare Management
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Louisiana average (26 vs 24).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- RIVERBEND NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/01/1997
- DELESERNIER, MARK5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 50% · since 10/07/1997
- INSPIRED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2017
- BOWERS, ALANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- LEACH, MARY LYNNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/08/2020
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- MARONGE, KELLIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2000
Questions
When was Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. last inspected?
CMS lists August 6, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. have?
CMS lists 26 health citations since April 11, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.