BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR
16232 HWY. 1, Simmesport, LA 71369
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR Compares
BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR is a 104-bed for-profit nursing facility in Simmesport, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.6%) is above the Louisiana average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 104 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.3% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (54% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.6% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (79% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 48.8% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (75% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR with other nursing homes in Simmesport.
How is BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.3% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.6% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 48% occupancy across 104 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BAYOU CHATEAU NURSING CTR?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Simmesport
Simmesport sits in Avoyelles Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,869 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 38.4 years
- Median household income
- $35,530
- Median home value
- $103,900
Demographics for Avoyelles Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Simmesport.
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