St. Bernard Nursing & Rehab

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at St. Bernard Nursing & Rehab, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jun 9, 2026

  Number of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to: 1. eliminate odors; and, 2. have a sanitary restroom. Findings: 1 Observation on 06/07/2026 at 08:12AM, revealed a strong urine smell by Entrance B. Observation on 06/07/2026 at 10:07AM, revealed a strong feces smell down Hall Y. Observation on 06/07/2026 at 12:15 PM, revealed a strong urine smell down Hall W. In an interview on 06/07/2026 at 1 :04PM, the facility's ombudsman indicated when she visited the facility on 04/14/2026 she observed a strong urine smell. In an interview on 06/09/2026 at 5:37PM, S1Administrator indicated odors should not have been throughout the facility during the survey. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF644Jun 9, 2026

  Based on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to ensure current Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Level II determinations were maintained for 3 (Resident #5, Resident #85, Resident #59) of 4 sampled residents reviewed for PASARR requirements.Findings: Resident #5 Review of Resident #5's record revealed, in part, Resident #5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. Review of Resident #5's Form-142 revealed, in part, Resident #5 was approved for admission by Level II authority for a temporary period effective 06/02/2026 through 06/01/2026. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF645Jun 9, 2026

  Based on interview, and record reviews the facility failed to ensure a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) was completed upon readmission for 1 (Resident #10) of 1 sampled residents reviewed for PASRR requirements.Findings:Review of Resident #10's medical record revealed she was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was readmitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident #10's Level I Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review dated 04/19/2021 revealed, in part, Resident #10 was admitted to the nursing home and was not identified as having a diagnosis of mental illness and/or mental disability. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656Jun 9, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to develop a care plan with measurable objectives/timeframes for incontinence care and positioning for 1 (Resident #31) of 30 sample residents whose records were reviewed.Findings:Review of Resident #31's care plan with a target date of 08/17/2026 revealed, in part, interventions directing staff to keep the resident's bed as flat as possible to reduce sheer, reposition the resident with the assistance of two staff members, assist with toileting, observe for incontinence and observe the resident's skin during activities of daily living care for signs of skin breakdown. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Jun 9, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were followed for 3 (Resident #5, Resident #11, Resident #70) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for compliance with physician's orders.Findings: In accordance with the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act (La. R.S. 37:913), nursing practice includes executing health care regimens as prescribed by a licensed physician or authorized prescriber. Resident #5 Review of Resident #5's June 2026 physician orders revealed, in part, an order to obtain vital signs every week on Wednesday starting on 2/11/2026. Review of Resident #5's record revealed, in part, the last vital signs were dated 04/22/2026. […]