BONNE VIE
8595 MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD, Port Arthur, TX 77640
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 BONNE VIE Compares
BONNE VIE is a 140-bed for-profit nursing facility in Port Arthur, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (35.7%) is above the Texas average of 25.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 140 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Port Arthur, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.3% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — worse than the Texas average of 3.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 35.7% — worse than the Texas average of 25.7% (39% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BONNE VIE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BONNE VIE with other nursing homes in Port Arthur.
How is BONNE VIE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BONNE VIE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BONNE VIE doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 35.7% here versus 25.7% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BONNE VIE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 140 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BONNE VIE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BONNE VIE's rating advantage in Port Arthur?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Port Arthur
Port Arthur sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 36,446 (14.4%)
- Median age
- 36.5 years
- Median household income
- $50,840
- Median home value
- $120,300
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Port Arthur.
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