Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC

101 REEVES STREET
BERNICE, LA, 71222
3182857600
CCN: 195396
1
Overall
1
Health
4
Staffing
3
Quality
ChainNORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ
Special FocusAbuse IconOwnership Changed (12mo)Inspection OverdueOIG ExcludedUnder CIA
OIG Federal Exclusion Matches (1)
This facility's name matches one or more entities on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Excluded parties are prohibited from participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
RIVER PALMS NURSING AND REHAB,
1128b4
Excluded 2022-02-20
Ownership
NameRole%
D & N, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50%
DTD HC, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50%
DONALD T DENZ IRRV TR5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
NORBERT A BENNETT IRRV TR FBO CHILDREN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
NORBERT A BENNETT IRRV TR FBO GRANDCHILDREN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
BENNETT, NORBERT5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
DENZ, DONALD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
LEE, PAULW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
Penalties (3)
DateTypeAmount
2024-07-15Fine$10K
2023-08-16Fine$211K
2023-08-16Payment Denial57 days
Health Deficiencies (40)
2025-03-19 · Health
E
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
E
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
E
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
D
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
E
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
D
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
D
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2024-07-15 · Health
G
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-02-21 · Health
E
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
E
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
D
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
D
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2023-12-18 · Health
E
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
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.
K
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
K
F741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
E
F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
K
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2023-11-21 · Health
E
F949 · Administration Deficiencies
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
E
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
E
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2023-10-25 · Health
D
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2023-09-27 · Health
E
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2023-08-16 · Health
D
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
D
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2023-05-24 · Health
D
F741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
2023-04-25 · Health
E
F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
E
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
D
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
E
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
E
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
E
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
E
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
E
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
E
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
E
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2023-01-25 · Health
D
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
D
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
D
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
D
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Staffing
MetricThis FacilityNational Avg
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
4.07
3.68
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.33
0.54
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.01
0.81
CNA Hrs/Resident/Day
2.73
2.33
PT Hrs/Resident/Day
0.03
0.12
Data as of 2026-03-01