Bayou Chateau Nursing Center in Simmesport, LA

Bayou Chateau Nursing Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Simmesport, Louisiana. It is located in Avoyelles county at 16232 Hwy. 1, Simmesport, Louisiana 71369. You can reach out to the office of Bayou Chateau Nursing Center via phone at (318) 941-2294. This skilled nursing facility has 104 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 51.06%. Its legal business name is Bayou Chateau Nursing Center, Inc and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation.

Bayou Chateau Nursing Center (Medicare CCN 195546) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 2002 (24 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in September, 2025.

Contact Information

Bayou Chateau Nursing Center
16232 Hwy. 1, Simmesport, Louisiana 71369
(318) 941-2294

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Nursing Home Profile

NameBayou Chateau Nursing Center
Location16232 Hwy. 1, Simmesport, Louisiana
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds104
Occupancy Rate51.06%
Medicare ID (CCN)195546
Legal Business NameBayou Chateau Nursing Center, Inc
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Bayou Chateau Nursing Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1568409977
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameBayou Chateau Nursing Center, Inc
Doing Business AsBayou Chateau Nursing Center
Address16232 Highway 1, Simmesport, LA 71369
Phone Number318-941-2294

NPI Number1104745785
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameSimmesport Opco, LLC
Doing Business AsLegacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Simmesport
Address16232 Highway 1, Simmesport, LA 71369
Phone Number318-941-2294

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Bayou Chateau Nursing Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Bayou Chateau Nursing Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Bayou Chateau Nursing Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.193.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.160.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.20.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.832.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.433.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.150.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.030.07
Total nursing staff turnover43.4%45.8%
Registered nurse turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in September, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Bayou Chateau Nursing Center for 7 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 15 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jan 7, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 21, 2026
Sep 17, 2025Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 6, 2025
Sep 17, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 6, 2025
Sep 17, 2025Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 6, 2025
Sep 17, 2025Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 6, 2025
Sep 17, 2025Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 6, 2025
Aug 7, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 21, 2025
Aug 7, 2024Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Sep 21, 2024
Aug 7, 2024Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 21, 2024
Aug 7, 2024Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 21, 2024
Aug 7, 2024Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 21, 2024
Aug 7, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 21, 2024
Jun 6, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 21, 2024
Feb 21, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 12, 2024
Aug 9, 2023Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Sep 22, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Bayou Chateau Nursing Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased19.5913.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight16.775.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder3.210.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection3.211.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms012.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury5.763.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine91.8982.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication18.181.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened16.2714.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication38.7919.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineNot Available79.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers9.534.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence13.9219.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication22.6115.38

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