Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center
New Iberia, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195460) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (337) 364-5472 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Belle Teche reports total nurse staffing of 3.90 hours per resident per day, including just 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.6%.
Belle Teche has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) skilled nursing facility in New Iberia, Iberia County, Louisiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1998. The facility is licensed for 150 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 92.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Belle Teche holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 3. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.6%.
CMS's penalty record shows 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00, and 0 payment denials on record. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details regarding the underlying citation.
Belle Teche is part of the Central Management Company chain, which operates 21 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.6. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Belle Teche has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 47.6% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program designation is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 150 certified beds and an average daily census of 92.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Central Management Company chain, which operates 21 facilities with an average rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and an overall combined rating (2 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3373645472 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3373645472 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195460?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.