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Onyx Care of Bernice
101 Reeves Street, Bernice, LA 71222
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.
Onyx Care of Bernice is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Bernice, Louisiana, certified for 126 beds and caring for about 79 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Louisiana median of 2; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 4, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 25.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 18.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Louisiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 37.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Union Co. median | Louisiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 30 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.4 | 25.4 | 18.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.8% | 37.8% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,974 | $9,974 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 19 Mar 2025, 21 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: K ×3 G ×1 D ×15 E ×13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 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 | 3 May 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0726 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | K | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0838 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 25 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0690 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 25 Jan 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 25 Jan 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 25 Jan 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
| 25 Jan 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2024 | Fine | $9,974 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Louisiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.8%, RNs 37.5%; 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 | 11.6% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 23.5% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.7% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 43.5% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Union County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Farmerville | 150 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 14.0 | — | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Farmerville | 117 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 25.6 | $20K | 25 Jun 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Union County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Onyx Care of Bernice been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Louisiana median is 21 per facility.
Has Onyx Care of Bernice been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Onyx Care of Bernice compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Louisiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Onyx Care of Bernice?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Onyx Care of Bernice last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Mar 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.