Bayside Healthcare Center
3201 WALL BLVD, Gretna, LA 70056
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Bayside Healthcare Center Compares
Bayside Healthcare Center is a 151-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gretna, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (43.8%) is above the Louisiana average of 22.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 151 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 43.8% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (92% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.9% — better than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (39% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bayside Healthcare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bayside Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Gretna.
How is Bayside Healthcare Center addressing its staffing levels 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 Bayside Healthcare Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 43.8% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Bayside Healthcare Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Bayside Healthcare Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 151 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 Bayside Healthcare Center?
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 Bayside Healthcare Center?
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 Gretna
Gretna sits in Jefferson Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 74,514 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $54,825
- Median home value
- $193,600
Demographics for Jefferson Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gretna.
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