Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
A standard survey is most likely before around December 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Bayou Chateau Nursing Ctr during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple neurologic and nutritional diagnoses had a PEG feeding tube and was placed on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), as indicated by signage on the room door and the facility’s infection control policy requiring gown use for high-contact care involving indwelling devices. During observed medication administration, an LPN provided medications and tube feeding via the PEG tube without donning a gown. In interviews, the LPN acknowledged the resident was on EBP and confirmed a gown was not worn, and the DON and ADON stated that a gown was required for direct contact under EBP and confirmed it should have been used during this care but was not.
A treatment nurse did not follow required hand hygiene and glove change protocols during wound care for a resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple medical conditions. The nurse failed to remove gloves and perform hand hygiene at key steps, as outlined in facility policy, during a pressure ulcer dressing change. This was confirmed by both the nurse and the DON during interviews.
The facility did not post daily nurse staffing information as required. Observations showed that the form for daily nursing hours was not updated for several days. An RN was unsure who was responsible for posting the information over the weekend, and the DON confirmed that the required updates had not been made.
A facility failed to ensure a resident's call bell was within reach, as required by their policy. Despite staff indicating the resident could use the call bell, observations showed it was on the floor, inaccessible. The resident, with conditions like Microcephaly and Muscle Wasting, required staff assistance for daily activities, emphasizing the need for accessible call systems.
A resident with moderate cognitive impairment and multiple medical conditions did not receive necessary nail care, despite expressing a desire for it. The resident's care plan required assistance with ADLs, including personal hygiene. An LPN confirmed the need for nail cutting, noting that the treatment nurse or nurses could perform this task for diabetic residents.
The facility did not follow the menu for residents on a pureed diet, omitting seasoned greens, cornbread, and fruit crisp from the lunch meal. This was confirmed by the dietary manager, resulting in a failure to meet the nutritional needs of the residents.
The facility failed to properly store and label food items, with issues such as exposed cheese, improperly defrosting meat, and undated frozen fish. Additionally, dented cans and unsealed noodles were found in dry storage. Cooked food was not maintained at the required temperature, with pureed sausage served below 135°F. The Dietary Manager acknowledged these deficiencies.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and a history of falls did not have the prescribed bright tape applied to her bathroom door frame as part of her care plan. The DON acknowledged the oversight, noting the tape had been ordered but not yet received, and confirmed no alternative fall prevention measures were in place.
Failure to Follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions for Resident With PEG Tube
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Summary
Surveyors identified a failure to follow the facility’s own infection prevention and control policy regarding Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident with an indwelling medical device. The facility’s policy, dated 04/15/2025, required implementation of EBP, including use of gowns for high-contact resident care activities such as device use with feeding tubes, for residents with indwelling medical devices even if they were not known to be infected or colonized with multidrug-resistant organisms. The policy also stated that all staff were to receive training on EBP upon hire and at least annually and were expected to comply with all designated precautions. The resident involved was admitted on 09/04/2025 and had diagnoses including anoxic brain damage, dysphagia following cerebral infarction, gastrostomy, moderate protein-calorie malnutrition, personal history of sudden cardiac arrest, and aphasia following other cerebrovascular disease. The quarterly MDS showed the resident had severe cognitive impairment and was dependent for multiple ADLs, including hygiene and bathing. The resident had a PEG feeding tube and a care plan addressing PEG tube feedings. An EBP sign was posted on the resident’s room door. During observation of medication administration, an LPN administered medications and tube feeding through the PEG tube without donning a gown. In a subsequent interview, the LPN acknowledged the resident was on EBP due to the PEG tube and confirmed she did not wear a gown, and the DON and ADON stated that a gown should be worn for direct contact with residents on EBP and confirmed a gown should have been worn during this care but was not.
Failure to Perform Hand Hygiene During Pressure Ulcer Care
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Summary
A deficiency was identified when a treatment nurse failed to follow proper hand hygiene protocols during the care of a pressure ulcer for a resident. The facility's policy required hand hygiene and glove changes at specific steps during wound care, including after removing the old dressing, after cleaning the wound, and before applying a new dressing. However, during an observed dressing change for a resident with multiple complex medical conditions, the nurse did not remove gloves or perform hand hygiene at any of these required points. The resident involved had severe cognitive impairment and was totally dependent on staff for all activities of daily living. The resident's medical history included adult failure to thrive, long-term antibiotic use, anxiety disorder, functional quadriplegia, encephalopathy, MRSA infection, multiple contractures, and cognitive communication deficits. The nurse confirmed during an interview that she did not perform hand hygiene or change gloves as required during the wound care procedure. The DON also confirmed that the nurse had previously completed a skills checkoff on hand hygiene but failed to follow protocol during this incident.
Failure to Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information
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Summary
The facility failed to post daily nurse staffing information, which is a requirement. Observations on August 5, 2024, at 6:03 a.m. revealed that the form for daily nursing hours, dated from August 1, 2024, to August 12, 2024, was posted on a bulletin board near the nurse's station. However, the daily staffing hours for August 2, 2024, through August 5, 2024, were not posted. An interview with an RN indicated uncertainty about who was responsible for posting the daily nursing hours over the weekend, although it was acknowledged that they should be posted daily. Further observation on the same day at 7:45 a.m. confirmed that the form had not been updated to include the required information. An interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) at 12:35 p.m. revealed that she was responsible for updating and posting the facility's daily nursing hours. The DON confirmed that the daily nursing hours for the specified dates had not been updated or posted.
Call Bell Accessibility Deficiency
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The facility failed to ensure that a resident received services with reasonable accommodation of needs, specifically regarding the placement of a call bell. The facility's policy on call light accessibility requires that the call system be accessible to residents while in their bed or other sleeping accommodations. However, observations on multiple occasions revealed that the call light for a resident with diagnoses including Microcephaly, Cognitive Communication Deficit, and Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, was on the floor next to the left-hand side of the bed, out of reach. Interviews with staff indicated that the resident was able to use the call bell if needed, yet the call bell was not accessible during the observations. The resident's medical record indicated a need for staff assistance with various activities of daily living, highlighting the importance of having the call bell within reach.
Failure to Provide Adequate Nail Care for a Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that activities of daily living (ADLs) were adequately performed for a resident, specifically in providing nail care. The resident, who was admitted with diagnoses including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease, Heart Failure, and Major Depressive Disorder, had a BIMS score indicating moderate cognitive impairment and required supervision or assistance with personal hygiene. The resident's care plan noted the need for assistance with all ADLs due to general weakness and impaired cognition, with interventions such as verbal cues and task breakdowns. Observations revealed that the resident had long fingernails and expressed a desire to have them cut, indicating that the resident did not refuse nail care. An LPN confirmed the need for nail cutting and stated that the treatment nurse or nurses could perform this task for diabetic residents.
Failure to Follow Pureed Diet Menu
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Summary
The facility failed to meet the nutritional needs of residents on a pureed diet by not following the established menu. During the lunch meal on August 5, 2024, for residents on a pureed diet, the menu included sliced ham, red beans and rice, seasoned greens, cornbread, and fruit crisp. However, observations revealed that seasoned greens, cornbread, and fruit crisp were not served to residents #15, #19, and #22. The dietary assistant prepared trays without these items, and the trays were subsequently served to the residents by CNAs. An interview with the dietary manager confirmed that the menu called for these items, which were missing from the serving line. This oversight resulted in the facility not adhering to the menu designed to ensure nutritional adequacy for the residents on a pureed diet.
Food Storage and Temperature Deficiencies
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper storage, preparation, and labeling of food items in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. During an observation of the kitchen, a block of cheese was found partially wrapped and exposed to air, resulting in discoloration. A tube of ground meat was improperly defrosting on a wire rack, dripping blood-tinged liquid onto the shelf and floor. Additionally, a bag of frozen fish lacked an expiration or use-by date. In the dry storage area, dented cans of syrup and pineapple sauce were found on the shelf, and an open bag of fettuccini noodles was not stored in a sealed bag. The Dietary Manager acknowledged these issues during the observation. Furthermore, the facility did not maintain cooked food at the required temperature. During breakfast service, pureed sausage was observed on a steam table in a non-heated area, with a temperature reading of 125 degrees Fahrenheit, below the required 135 degrees. The Dietary Manager confirmed that the sausage was not at the appropriate holding temperature, indicating a failure to adhere to food safety standards.
Failure to Implement Fall Prevention Measures
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Summary
The facility failed to implement a person-centered care plan for a resident with severe cognitive impairment, as indicated by a BIMS score of 7. The resident, who had diagnoses including unspecified dementia, aphasia, dizziness, and anxiety disorders, experienced a fall in her room while attempting to ambulate to the bathroom. The care plan, reviewed on 08/02/2024, included an intervention to add bright tape to the bathroom door frame to prevent further falls. However, an observation on 06/06/2024 revealed that the bright tape had not been applied to the door frame. The Director of Nursing (DON) acknowledged the absence of the tape, stating it had been ordered but not yet arrived, and confirmed that no other fall prevention measures had been implemented for the resident.
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