Bayou Vista Nursing And Rehab Center
Bunkie, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195603) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,824
Phone: (318) 346-2080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bayou Vista Nursing And Rehab Center has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of about 2.5 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or turnover percentage for Bayou Vista Nursing And Rehab Center in the available data. The facility's overall CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Bayou Vista Nursing And Rehab Center has one federal fine on record totaling $8,824.00, with zero payment denials reported by CMS. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Bayou Vista Nursing And Rehab Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Bunkie, Avoyelles County, Louisiana. The facility is certified for 92 beds and reports an average daily census of 55.9 residents. It has been certified since January 2005 and operates under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bayou Vista holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5. CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On penalties, CMS records show Bayou Vista has one federal fine on record, totaling $8,824.00, and zero payment denials. No abuse icon designation and no Special Focus Facility status are indicated in the available data for this facility.
No chain affiliation information is included in the data provided for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the facility's full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bayou Vista holds a 3 out of 5 overall CMS rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Bayou Vista is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident or turnover figures for this facility; its overall staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show one fine totaling $8,824.00 and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bayou Vista is certified for 92 beds and reports an average daily census of 55.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; chain affiliation data was not provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Bayou Vista scores 3, 4, 1, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 318-346-2080 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 318-346-2080 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195603?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.