Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Mar 25, 2026

  Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's rights to be free from neglect evidenced by staff failing to lower the bed of a resident who was a high risk for falls for 1 (#3) resident out of 9 (#1, #2, #3, #R1, #R2, #R3, #R4, #R5 and #R6) sampled residents. This deficient practice resulted in an actual harm for Resident #3 on 03/13/2026 at 6:50 a.m., when S3CNA observed Resident #3's bed was not in the lowest position and failed to intervene by lowering the bed. S3CNA admitted she was aware the resident's bed should have been in the lowest position, but did not lower the bed nor inform the nurse or other staff that resident's bed was not in the lowest position. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF600Jan 4, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews; the facility failed to protect the residents' right to be free from abuse for 3 (#1, #2, #6) of 6 (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6) sampled residents. The facility failed to protect: 1. Resident #1 from physical, verbal, and psychosocial abuse by S8CNA. 2. Resident #2 from physical and psychosocial abuse by Resident #3. 3. Resident #6 from physical and psychosocial abuse by Resident #2. This deficient practice resulted in physical, verbal, and psychosocial harm for Resident #1 on 11/09/2022 at 1:15 pm when S8CNA yelled expletives at him and grabbed him by the shirt collar. Resident #1's face turned red and stated he was choking. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 17, 2024

  Based on observations, and interviews, the facility failed maintain professional standards for food service safety by failing to follow appropriate food handling practices as evidenced by: 1. Rust along the wall in the dishwashing area 2. Food residue on the ledge and front of the stove. 3. Two dented cans of Cream of Mushroom in the dry foods storage room 4. Build-up of grease and residue on the lids of storage bins in the dry foods storage room 5. Thick layer of dust along the ceiling tiles. 94 residents receive food and beverages from the kitchen. Findings: On 04/15/2024 at 8:44 a.m., an initial tour of the facility's kitchen was conducted with S7CDMLPN (Certified Dietary Manager, Licensed Practical Nurse). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 15, 2023

  Based on policy review, observations, and interviews the facility failed to ensure infection control measures were practiced to provide a safe, sanitary environment and prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases, COVID-19, and infections by failing to ensure: 1. Required chemicals were being added to laundry water while washing residents' clothing. 2. Appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) was available and utilized by staff while handling soiled linens in the laundry facility. 3. Laundry staff transported soiled isolation linen appropriately to the laundry room, and removed dirty gloves prior to exiting an isolation room. 4. nursing staff performed hand hygiene when indicated when providing care. There were 91 residents in the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Dec 8, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public. There were 95 residents currently residing in the facility according to the Resident Census. Findings: On 12-06-2021 at 9:30 a.m., an environmental tour of the facility was conducted and revealed the following: Resident's bedroom and bathroom doors and door frames had scuff marks, holes, rust spots and peeling paint. Resident's bathrooms had leaking toilets, paint peeling off the walls, vanity lights hanging and missing globes. Hallways and resident rooms had loose, hanging discolored tiles that needed repainting or replacing. […]