Bernice Nursing & Rehabilation

    101 Reeves St, Bernice, LA 71222
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Attentive step-by-step daily living assistance

    I'm very pleased with the patient-centered care here - staff give attentive, step-by-step daily living assistance that works well for me. The team is responsive and supportive; I feel safe and well cared for.

    Current/former resident
    Sep 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.71·(7)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      2.7
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Patient-centered care
    • Assistance with activities of daily living
    • Step-by-step support during daily tasks

    Cons

    • Poor sanitation and pest-control management
    • Building maintenance and interior-upkeep deficiencies
    • Overcrowded common areas and limited mobility space
    • Inadequate meal service and nutritional oversight
    • Safety oversight gaps for residents with mobility or disability needs
    • Weak administrative responsiveness and management oversight
    • Allegations of health-code noncompliance

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed picture of care at this facility. On the positive side, multiple comments describe staff providing patient-centered assistance with activities of daily living and step-by-step support for residents’ routine needs. For some individuals these aspects of hands-on care appear to meet basic personal-support expectations.

    However, a number of operational and environmental concerns predominate in the feedback. Reviewers consistently raise sanitation concerns and pest-control issues, along with odor concerns in common areas. These observations are coupled with reports of building neglect and interior maintenance shortfalls, which together suggest an ongoing facilities-management deficit that affects the living environment.

    Safety and space constraints are another recurring theme. Several comments describe overcrowded hallways and limited circulation space, creating mobility challenges for residents with disabilities or reduced mobility; reviewers characterize this as an unsafe configuration for people who require assistance. These descriptions point to broader gaps in how the facility manages resident flow, room occupancy, and physical-environment safety protocols.

    Dining and nutrition are also areas of concern: comments about residents being hungry indicate inconsistent meal service or insufficient attention to nutritional needs. That pattern, together with sanitation and staffing concerns, implies weaknesses in operational coordination between dining services and caregiving teams.

    Staffing and management-related issues are reflected in remarks about administrative responsiveness and general leadership. Reviewers expressed frustration with how concerns are handled, indicating potential deficits in communication, complaint resolution, and oversight. There are also explicit allegations of health-code noncompliance, which, if substantiated, would require regulatory follow-up.

    In summary, families considering this facility should weigh the presence of direct, task-oriented caregiving against significant environmental and operational risks. The caregiving approach may meet certain residents’ needs, but sanitation, maintenance, dining continuity, space/safety for mobility-impaired residents, and management responsiveness are notable areas of weakness identified across reviews. Prospective residents and their families would be advised to (1) assess current cleanliness and pest-control measures in person, (2) verify staffing levels and response protocols for mobility and toileting assistance, (3) review meal-service schedules and dietary oversight, and (4) inquire about any recent regulatory actions or corrective plans before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
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    Location

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    Bernice Nursing & Rehabilation is located at 101 Reeves St, Bernice, LA, 71222.

    About Bernice Nursing & Rehabilation

    Bernice Nursing & Rehabilitation, founded in 1969, sits on Reeves Street in Bernice, Louisiana, as a single-story nursing home with 126 beds, private and semi-private rooms, and a home-like setting that really focuses on the comfort, safety, and well-being of its residents, and you'll see it has personal closets, vanity space, in-room private restrooms that are regularly cleaned, with cable and phone lines in every room, plus all the housekeeping and laundry services you'd expect, and lots of comfortable spots where folks can gather or relax, like a large activity room with daily planned activities, a beauty shop, and a beautiful outdoor courtyard that's great for fresh air or just sitting and enjoying the day. Residents get 24-hour nursing care from a licensed team, and the staff includes clinical professionals and physical, occupational, and speech therapists who deliver specialized rehabilitation for stroke recovery, wound care, post-surgery, cardiac care, and more, with therapy equipment that's top-notch and enhancement therapies like neuro-muscular electrical stimulation, as well as programs for balance and fall management, contracture management, ambulation and transfer training, and a urinary incontinence program, and you'll find options for outpatient therapy too. For those who need extra help, memory care's available for Alzheimer's and dementia, with cognitive training on offer, and there's a Special Care Unit focused on clinically complex male residents with mental illness or behavior disorders, providing 24/7 psychiatrist services including monthly visits, all in a quieter part of the building with extra safety measures, which sometimes makes a real difference for families in tough situations. The Transitional Care Center supports both short-term and long-term recovery, offering programs for orthopedic, neurologic, pulmonary, and other conditions that can pop up after a hospital stay, with specialists able to help with IV therapy, bariatric care, dysphagia (swallowing) therapy, respite care, pain management, and post-illness therapy. Where Bernice stands out for everyday living is in the extra details for resident comfort, including a wide variety of adaptive clothing for elderly women-things like open back, open side, elastic waist pants, wheelchair pants, petite sizing, cardigans, slippers, shoes, and sleepwear designed so dressing is easier, whether someone needs help or can dress themselves. There's a wheelchair van for transportation, and residents living with conditions like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's receive tailored programs. The facility's clean, secure, and quiet, and, while you'll always want to visit and get your own feel for a place, Bernice Nursing & Rehabilitation shows a clear focus on high-quality senior care, practical amenities, and specialized programs for a broad range of health needs-all in a setting that does its best to feel like home.

    People often ask...

    Bernice Nursing & Rehabilation offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 101 Reeves St, Bernice, LA 71222.

    No, Bernice Nursing & Rehabilation does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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