Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

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Receive exceptional care from Bayou Chateau Nursing Center, a dedicated community in Simmesport, LA, offering skilled nursing, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation. A compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care tailored to older adults’ needs 24/7, ensuring their comfort and safety. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted to ease financial burdens.
To improve residents’ cognition and living experiences, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s dedicated services and top-notch amenities create the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
1,753 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 44 | 0 | 44 | 14,811 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 4 | 19 | 4,989 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 958 | 85 | 92% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 620 | 66 | 72% | 9.4 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 565 | 66 | 72% | 8.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 509 | 71 | 77% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 300 | 53 | 58% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 296 | 51 | 55% | 5.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 6 | 6 | 135 | 39 | 42% | 3.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 101 | 16 | 17% | 6.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 96 | 21 | 23% | 4.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 10 | 11% | 4.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 6 | 7% | 5.8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Bayou Chateau Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Simmesport's city center to Bayou Chateau Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Bayou Chateau Nursing Center is located in Simmesport, Louisiana.
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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Bayou Chateau Nursing Center is in the Simmesport neighborhood.
Bayou Chateau Nursing Center has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Bayou Chateau Nursing Center's occupancy is 46.5%.
Bayou Chateau Nursing Center is located at 16232 LA-1, Simmesport, LA 71369.
(318) 941-2294 will put you in contact with the team at Bayou Chateau Nursing Center.
Yes — Bayou Chateau Nursing Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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