Onyx Care Of Bernice
Bernice, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195396) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,974
Phone: (318) 285-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Onyx Care Of Bernice has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Onyx Care Of Bernice reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.8%.
Onyx Care Of Bernice has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,974.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Onyx Care Of Bernice is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Bernice, Union County, Louisiana. The facility is certified for 126 beds and reports an average daily census of 79 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure and has been federally certified since 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, Onyx Care Of Bernice holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The facility's quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,974.00. There have been no payment denials recorded. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program. There is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is noted in the data provided.
Families evaluating this facility should note the low overall and health inspection ratings relative to the state average, alongside comparatively stronger staffing and quality measure scores. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Onyx Care Of Bernice has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 37.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,974.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 126 beds and has an average daily census of 79 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the overall and health inspection ratings are 1 out of 5, while staffing and quality measures are each 4 out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 3182857600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 3182857600 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195396?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.