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Gueydan Memorial Guest Home
1201 Third St, Gueydan, LA 70542
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Gueydan Memorial Guest Home is a Government, hospital district nursing home in Gueydan, Louisiana, certified for 66 beds and caring for about 56 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Louisiana median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 11, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 39.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 18.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Louisiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 31.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Vermilion Co. median | Louisiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 39.4 | 28.9 | 18.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.0% | 58.7% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 265 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Louisiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Aug 2025, 7 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×6 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | F | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Louisiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 31.0%, RNs 40.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Louisiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.7% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.3% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.2% | 21.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Vermilion Parish Hospital Service Dist. #3.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion Parish Hospital Service Dist. #3 | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/03/1991 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Vermilion County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation | Maurice | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 17.5 | — | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Vermilion Health Care Center | Kaplan | 120 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Eastridge Nursing & Rehabilitation | Abbeville | 50 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 38.0 | — | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Kaplan Healthcare Center | Kaplan | 113 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 24.8 | $35K | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Maison Du Monde Living Center | Abbeville | 128 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 28.9 | $6K | 12 May 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Vermilion County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Gueydan Memorial Guest Home been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Louisiana median is 21 per facility.
Has Gueydan Memorial Guest Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Louisiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Gueydan Memorial Guest Home?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Vermilion Parish Hospital Service Dist. #3. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Gueydan Memorial Guest Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.