Bayside Healthcare Center
Gretna, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195309) · 151 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (504) 393-1515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bayside Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Louisiana state average of about 2.5 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Bayside Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Bayside Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Bayside Healthcare Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Gretna, Louisiana, certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995. The facility is licensed for 151 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 94 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bayside holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 4, a Quality Measures (QM) rating of 2, and a Staffing rating of 2.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.16 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the supplied CMS data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated, meaning CMS has not designated Bayside as persistently underperforming or subject to increased inspection scrutiny under that specific program.
No chain affiliation was provided in the data. CMS data also indicates no ownership change within the past 12 months, so the current ratings should reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare and the facility before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bayside Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.16 RN hours per resident per day, with 41.9% nursing turnover; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Bayside Healthcare Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bayside Healthcare Center is certified for 151 beds and reports an average of 94 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility organized as a limited liability company; no chain affiliation was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Bayside scores 4, 4, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5043931515 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by the CMS data; contact the facility at 5043931515 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195309?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.