Bayou Chateau Nursing Center
Simmesport, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195546) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (318) 941-2294 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bayou Chateau Nursing Center has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Bayou Chateau Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.19 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time of only 0.16 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.4%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Bayou Chateau Nursing Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag noted for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Bayou Chateau Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Simmesport, Avoyelles County, Louisiana. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since March 2002. It is licensed for 104 beds, with an average daily census of 53.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bayou Chateau holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. This overall score is composed of four separate measures: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and a staffing rating of 1 star. Families should note that these component ratings vary widely and should be reviewed individually rather than relying on the overall score alone.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.19 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) staffing of 0.16 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag associated with this facility in the provided data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the available data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bayou Chateau Nursing Center 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?
Yes, the facility 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 4.19 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.16 per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 43.4%. CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 104 beds and has an average daily census of 53.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 5, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately, then combines them into an overall rating; this facility scores 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, 1 for quality measures, and 2 overall.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (318) 941-2294 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 (318) 941-2294 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195546?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.