Nursing Homes in ZIP 71369 (Simmesport, LA)
1 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 71369, Simmesport, LA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 2.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Chateau Nursing Center | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 53.1% | — | 0 |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 71369
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 71369, Simmesport, LA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 71369
Data profile for ZIP 71369
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 71369: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at Bayou Chateau Nursing Center (for-profit). 104 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.19 hours per resident-day. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Bayou Chateau Nursing Center (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 104 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 |
| Avg RN turnover | Not reported |
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Data sources
All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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