Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC

    1306 W Admiral Doyle Dr, New Iberia, LA, 70560
    2.9 · 11 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Understaffed, neglectful nursing home, avoid

    I had a traumatic move here. A few nurses and office staff were caring and helpful, but overall the facility is understaffed with rude management and lazy staff. My loved one was left in a wheelchair, went long periods soiled, hair never washed, and a wound wasn't cleaned and became infected; rehab rooms were filthy and staff were even smoking outside. The nice entry is misleading, the tour was incomplete, and I would not recommend - this needs to be reported for neglect.

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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

    2.91 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      1.8
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.5
    • Value

      2.9

    Pros

    • Some nurses and staff who are caring and attentive
    • Physical therapy services available
    • Some residents adjusted quickly and had positive experiences
    • Helpful and excellent staff reported by some families
    • Attentive office/administrative staff
    • Facility presents well at the front entrance
    • Cleanliness reported in some areas (no urine smell)

    Cons

    • Allegations of neglect and inconsistent personal care
    • Residents left in wheelchairs unattended in dining areas
    • Long waits for assistance after soiling
    • Personal hygiene concerns (hair not washed, residents left dirty)
    • Unclean or unattended wounds leading to infection
    • Poor wound care and diabetic/sugar mismanagement
    • Rehabilitation rooms reported as disgusting and never mopped
    • Understaffing and staff appearing lazy or not attentive
    • Staff observed smoking outside facility
    • Front appearance misleading compared with actual care areas
    • Incomplete or inadequate facility tours prior to admission
    • Rude Director of Nursing (DON) reported by reviewers
    • Traumatic moves and improper handling/disposal of personal belongings
    • Concerns for residents without visitors being vulnerable
    • Reports that issues should be reported to authorities (serious complaints)
    • Mixed or polarized experiences leading some to not recommend

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across these reviews is mixed, with a significant number of serious concerns about direct care quality balanced by reports of genuinely caring staff and positive individual experiences. Multiple reviewers describe instances of neglect and inadequate personal care: residents reportedly left in wheelchairs in dining rooms, long waits for assistance after soiling, hair not washed, and residents left dirty for extended periods. There are specific and alarming reports of wounds not being cleaned, sores becoming raw and starting to show signs of infection, and mishandling of diabetes/sugar management. These accounts suggest inconsistent clinical monitoring and basic hygiene practices that may reflect care-process failures or staffing shortages.

    Staff behavior and competence emerge as a major theme with wide variation. Several reviews praise specific nurses and staff members as caring, attentive, and helpful; families described quick adjustment and positive experiences for some residents, and administrative/office staff were noted as attentive in some cases. Conversely, other reviewers reported rude leadership (specifically a DON), lazy or uncaring staff, and staff visibly smoking outside the building. This polarization implies that resident experiences depend heavily on which staff are working and that staffing consistency or training may be inadequate.

    Facility condition and cleanliness are also inconsistent. Some reviewers note that the facility looks nice upon entry and that there is no urine smell in certain areas, but there are serious complaints about the rehabilitation rooms being "disgusting," never mopped, and overall poor cleanliness in care areas. Reviewers explicitly stated that the front of the building can be misleading compared to the state of the rehab rooms, and one reviewer recommended reporting the facility to authorities. These discrepancies suggest uneven housekeeping and environmental maintenance across different parts of the campus.

    Clinical services such as physical therapy were mentioned positively where available (for example, therapy sessions noted after lunch), which indicates some on-site rehabilitation programming. However, the positive impact of such services is offset by reports of poor nursing care, wound mismanagement, and diabetic care concerns, all of which can undermine rehabilitation outcomes. Several reviewers also reported traumatic transitions or relocations to other hospitals and complained about improper handling or disposal of personal belongings during moves, raising concerns about discharge/transfer processes and respect for resident property.

    A recurring safety and vulnerability theme relates to residents without regular visitors. Multiple reviewers expressed worry about how those residents fare, suggesting that advocacy and oversight by family members play a role in ensuring acceptable care. This is compounded by reports of understaffing and inconsistent supervision, which could leave unvisited residents particularly at risk.

    In summary, these reviews point to a facility with some dedicated, competent staff and functional clinical services for some residents, but also systemic problems: inconsistent personal care, hygiene and wound-care failures, variable cleanliness especially in rehab rooms, staffing and leadership concerns, and occasional disrespectful administrative practices. Prospective residents and families should weigh the positive reports of caring staff and therapy offerings against the significant negative reports, ask detailed questions about staffing levels, wound and diabetes management protocols, housekeeping schedules, and tour multiple care areas (including rehab rooms) before admission. Families of current residents should monitor care closely, advocate actively, and consider reporting serious neglect to regulatory authorities if warranted.

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    About Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC

    Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC has 150 certified beds and sits at 1306 W Admiral Doyle Dr in New Iberia, Louisiana, and it's been run by Central Management Company since 1997, with Kisatchie Health, LLC and Prico, Inc. owning stakes and Teddy Price and Marjorie S Price Estate serving as indirect owners. The center operates as a for-profit business, and it brings skilled nursing, short-term rehab, long-term care, memory care, hospice care, respite care, and Alzheimer's and dementia programs under one roof, which means people get help with many different care needs. The staff includes nurses and CNAs working around the clock and spending about 3.94 hours per resident each day, and therapists also help residents with rehab goals, plus social services try to keep residents connected and active, and there are many activities and social events available throughout the week. Residents live in a secure and home-like place, and the staff puts strong focus on being kind and gentle, paying attention to everyone's social and emotional needs, following recent research especially in Alzheimer's and dementia care. The building itself tries to feel friendly and welcoming, with some amenities that help residents feel comfortable, though there have been 34 total deficiencies in inspections, including 2 for infection control, 3 mentioned in the most recent April 2024 standard inspection, such as problems with food sourcing, accident hazards, and dialysis care, all with potential for more than minimal harm but no actual harm reported. Nurse turnover is on the higher side at 43.3%, but many reviews say the staff stays friendly and tries to meet individual needs. Belle Teche offers brochures and virtual tours for people who want to learn more, and they say they're dedicated to keeping a positive environment while focusing on the day-to-day well-being and quality of life for every resident.

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