Nursing homes › Louisiana › Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
101 Reeves Street, Bernice, LA 71222 · 3182857600 · 126 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz, a group operating 25 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 1.6/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,548,216 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.51 (Louisiana median: 3.62). RN hours: 0.33. Weekend total: 3.00. Nursing staff turnover: 38%.
All-time on record: 32 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-20 |
| 2026-05-20 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-20 |
| 2026-05-20 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-20 |
| 2025-03-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-03 |
| 2025-03-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-03 |
| 2025-03-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-03 |
| 2025-03-19 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-03 |
| 2025-03-19 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-03 |
| 2025-03-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-03 |
| 2025-03-19 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-03 |
| 2024-07-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-02-21 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-21 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2023-12-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-01-12 |
| 2023-12-18 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-01-12 |
| 2023-12-18 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-01-12 |
| 2023-12-18 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-12 |
| 2023-12-18 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-12 |
| 2023-11-21 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-12 |
| 2023-11-21 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-12-28 |
| 2023-11-21 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-12-28 |
| 2023-10-25 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-12 |
| 2023-09-27 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-27 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-08-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-08-16 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-28 |
| 2023-01-25 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-01 |
| 2023-01-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-01 |
| 2023-01-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-01 |
| 2023-01-25 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-01 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-15 | Fine | $9,974 |
| 2023-08-16 | Fine | $211,185 |
| 2023-08-16 | Payment Denial | 57 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D & N LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 50% | since 11/01/2005 |
| DTD HC LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 50% | since 11/01/2005 |
| DONALD T DENZ IRRV TR | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/23/2008 |
| NORBERT A BENNETT IRRV TR FBO CHILDREN | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/23/2008 |
| NORBERT A BENNETT IRRV TR FBO GRANDCHILDREN | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/23/2008 |
| BENNETT, NORBERT | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/01/2005 |
| DENZ, DONALD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/01/2005 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 195396. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.