Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center
323 Evergreen Hwy, Bunkie, LA 71322
Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center is a nursing home in Bunkie, 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 12, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since May 23, 202318 (Louisiana average 24)
- Fines in the past three years1, $8,824 in total
- 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 quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 0.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Health inspection on August 12, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0851. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0851 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 0.4 to 0.1 hours per resident per day.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 31, 2024 from $13,575 to $8,824.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.5 to 0.4 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on September 19, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2023.
Health inspection on July 31, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
46 of 265 Louisiana homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $8,824 on July 31, 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 July 28, 2024.
Health inspection on May 8, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 8, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0343. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
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.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.6 to 0.0 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on November 1, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2023.
Health inspection on May 23, 2023
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0732. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2023.
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 June 9, 2023.
Citation F0851. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2023.
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 9, 2023.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2023.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2023.
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 June 9, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2023.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (318) 346-2080
- Last standard health inspection
- August 12, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 92
- Residents per day, on average
- 54.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Louisiana average (18 vs 24).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BAYOU VISTA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/01/2021
Questions
When was Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 12, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center have?
CMS lists 18 health citations since May 23, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,824 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.