Government Medicare Medicaid

GUEYDAN MEMORIAL GUEST HOME

1201 THIRD ST, Gueydan, LA 70542

3.0 CMS Rating
Government - Hospital district
66 Certified Beds
72 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 2.99%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 27.92%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 4.5%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 18.96%

Lower is better

How GUEYDAN MEMORIAL GUEST HOME Compares

GUEYDAN MEMORIAL GUEST HOME is a 66-bed government-owned nursing facility in Gueydan, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.0%) is below the Louisiana average of 5.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 66 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Louisiana average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.9% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
  • Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (30% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (49% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.0% — better than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (32% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask GUEYDAN MEMORIAL GUEST HOME

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GUEYDAN MEMORIAL GUEST HOME with other nursing homes in Gueydan.

How is GUEYDAN MEMORIAL GUEST HOME addressing its quality measures 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 GUEYDAN MEMORIAL GUEST HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.9% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is GUEYDAN MEMORIAL GUEST HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at GUEYDAN MEMORIAL GUEST HOME?

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 GUEYDAN MEMORIAL GUEST HOME?

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 Gueydan

Gueydan sits in Vermilion Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.3% 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+
9,174 (15.3%)
Median age
38.3 years
Median household income
$52,219
Median home value
$127,700

Demographics for Vermilion Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gueydan.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 195458
County Vermilion
Total Beds 66
Occupied Beds 52
Occupancy Rate 79%
Ownership Government - Hospital district

Location

1201 THIRD ST, Gueydan, LA 70542

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.