Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jul 31, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure each resident's call light, fall mat and bed alarm were in place and/or functioning properly to prevent accidents for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2 and Resident #3) sampled residents at risk for falls. The deficient practice resulted in an actual harm for Resident #1 on 07/14/2024 at 2:25 p.m., when Resident #1 was found on the floor in his room by his bed. At the time of the fall, Resident #1's fall mat was not in place, his call light was not in reach, and his bed alarm was not functioning properly. Resident #1 was hospitalized from 07/14/2024 to 07/17/2024 with a Subdural Hematoma, Left Eye Laceration and Skin Tears to Left Arm and Hand. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Aug 14, 2023

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent an avoidable accident by failing to use two person physical assistance for bed mobility, as determined necessary by the comprehensive care plan when repositioning a resident in bed for 1 (Resident #5) of 5 (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #4, and Resident #5) sampled residents This failed practice resulted in an actual harm situation for Resident #5 on 06/15/2023 at approximately 8:00 a.m., when S6 LPN turned Resident #5 in bed using a draw sheet. During the turn with the draw sheet, Resident #5's nose struck the bedside table. According to the plan of care, Resident #5 required 2+ person physical assistance for bed mobility. Resident #5 was transported to the emergency roiagnom on [DATE] at 11:34 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851May 8, 2024

  Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to electronically submit payroll information for direct care staffing as required. Findings: Review of the facility's PBJ (Payroll Based Journal) staffing Data Report for FY (Fiscal Year) Quarter 1 2024 (October 1-December 31) revealed triggers for the following: One star staffing rating, Low weekend staffing, No RN coverage for 8 consecutive hours per day and No Licensed Nursing Coverage 24 Hours/Day. Review of the facility's CMS Payroll Based Journal submission report dated 02/13/2024 revealed the facility's submission had been received and would be checked for errors within 24 hours. Review also revealed the submission report stated in part . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF851Aug 12, 2025

  Based on record review and interview the facility failed to electronically submit payroll information for direct care staffing as required. Review of the facility's Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Report for FY Quarter 1 2025 (October 1 - December 31) revealed triggers for the following: One Star Staffing Rating, Excessively Low Weekend Staffing, No RN Hours, and Failed to have Licensed Nursing Coverage 24 Hours/Day. The facility failed to submit RN hours every day during Quarter 1, which was a total of 92 days. The facility failed to submit documentation of Licensed Nursing Coverage 24 Hours/Day every day during Quarter 1, which was a total of 92 days. Interview with S1ADM on 08/10/2025 at 11:36 a.m. revealed he was responsible for submitting PBJ information. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF732May 23, 2023

  Based on observation and interview the facility failed to post Nurse Staffing Information on a daily basis that included the total number and actual hours worked by RNs, LPNs and CNA staff directly responsible for resident care per shift. Findings: Observation on 05/21/2023 at 9:04 a.m. revealed staffing posted on a white board outside the facility Z Hall nurses' station dated 05/18/2023. Observation on 05/21/2023 at 9:06 a.m. revealed staffing posted on a white board at the Y Hall nurses' station dated 05/18/2023. Observation on 05/21/2023 at 9:46 a.m. revealed staffing posted on a bulletin board on the facility X Hall dated 05/21/2023. Review of the posting revealed the 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. […]