Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Vermilion Healthcare Center
Independent Living in Lafayette
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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 is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Vermilion Healthcare Center
Independent Living in Lafayette
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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 is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Vermilion Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems is a prominent psychiatric hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana, offering a capacity of 54 beds. With a rich legacy of delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare, the facility has continually elevated the quality of life for its patients.
Boasting JCAHO accreditation, Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems specializes in comprehensive treatment and proactive clinical therapeutic interventions. This approach plays a pivotal role in the patient care continuum, allowing individuals to transition seamlessly from acute care to extended support within the same facility. As a result, patients can reintegrate safely into the community with improved well-being. Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems remains committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters healing and recovery for individuals in need.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 38th out of 187 homes in Louisiana.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 38th out of 187 homes in Louisiana.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 25m per day
Rank #38 / 187Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 187 homes in Louisiana.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 187 Louisiana SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Louisiana avg
+6%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 10m per day |
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
120
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
78.2%
Rank #75 / 191Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its statewide rank out of 191. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Residents per day (avg)
87
Occupancy rate
78.2%
Rank #75 / 191Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its statewide rank out of 191. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Residents per day (avg)
87
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
5 months
Private pay
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Medicaid
29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
7 - 8 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.7M
Profit
$3.1M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.7M Rank #103 / 191Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Louisiana SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$3.1M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #103 / 191Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$3.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #103 / 191Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$7.4M
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Louisiana
Vermilion Healthcare Center is located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.
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
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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