Total health inspections
7
State average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Bayou Vista Community Care Center
Assisted Living in Louisiana
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Bayou Vista Community Care Center
Bayou Vista Community Care Center is an exceptional, locally owned and operated community in Bunkie, LA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. A compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their healthcare needs around the clock. Social services are also provided to help residents find and optimize available resources.
With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community’s beautifully furnished accommodations and dedicated care ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
92
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
52.8%
Residents per day (avg)
51
Occupancy rate
52.8%
Residents per day (avg)
51
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Private pay
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Medicaid
41% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5.5M
Profit
$545.9K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5.5M
Profit
$545.9K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.8M
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Types of Care at Bayou Vista Community Care Center
Nursing Home
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
20
State average 25.7
Citations per inspection
2.86
State average 3.95
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
15 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than State averageState average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
2
2
300% worse than State averageState average: 0.5
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
18 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Aug 12, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Aug 12, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Aug 12, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Aug 12, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Aug 12, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Aug 12, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Aug 12, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Aug 12, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Assisted Living around Louisiana The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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Bayou Vista Community Care Center
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Bunkie
92
No
27
Private Rooms
-
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
63
Employees
44
Contractors
19
Staff to resident ratio
1.15:1
27% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average ratio: 1.56:1
Avg staff/day
22
Average shift
9.1 hours
11% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 8.2 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
18,244
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
5
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
31
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
27.3%
4,972 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 4
Licensed Practical Nurse: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Feeding Assistant: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 27 | 4 | 31 | 10,746 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 3 | 14 | 4,134 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 863 | 89 | 98% | 9.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 607 | 65 | 71% | 9.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 515 | 53 | 58% | 9.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 485 | 57 | 63% | 8.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 313 | 41 | 45% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 219 | 30 | 33% | 7.3 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 208 | 26 | 29% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 131 | 14 | 15% | 9.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
31 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
14 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days
98%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
71%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
58%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
63%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
45%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
33%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
29%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
15%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
55 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (9.1%)
Medicaid
50 residents (90.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.5
19% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 11.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.3
40% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.3%
30% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.2%
31% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
6.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
6.4%
62% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.7%
8% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
31% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
8.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
8.5%
211% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.0%
75% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.9%
22% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
81.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
81.6%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$16K
84% lower than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: $103K
Number of fines
2
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$16K
Louisiana average
$103K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 31, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 31, 2024
$9K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 14, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 14, 2023
$7K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Bayou Vista Community Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
52.8%
↑ 2.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
$545.9K
↑ ~$395.2K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2.9M
↓ ~$197.7K vs 2022
Profit Margin
10.9%
↑ 7.9pp vs 2022
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