Union Parish, Louisiana · Nursing home
Onyx Care of Bernice
1 of 5 overall from CMS
101 Reeves Street, Bernice, LA 71222
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.6
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.51 hours Below the state average of 3.76
- Nursing staff who left in a year 37.8% Below the state average of 47.6%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 31 4 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $9,974 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 62.7% of 126 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Onyx Care of Bernice is a 126-bed nursing home in Bernice, Louisiana (Union Parish). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.51 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.76. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $9,974 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 126
- Residents per day (average)
- 79.0
- Certified since
- 1997 (29 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Onyx Care of Bernice
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $9,974 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 8 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on May 20, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Louisiana average is 6.4. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.00 hours per resident on weekends against 3.51 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Louisiana average 2.6
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Louisiana average 2.9
- Staffing 4 of 5 Louisiana average 2.4
- Quality measures 4 of 5 Louisiana average 2.2
The vertical line marks the Louisiana average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.51 h Louisiana average 3.76
- Nurse aides 2.27 h Louisiana average 2.27
- Licensed practical nurses 0.91 h Louisiana average 1.17
- Registered nurses 0.33 h Louisiana average 0.31
- All staff, weekends 3.00 h Louisiana average 3.21
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 12 hours. The vertical line marks the Louisiana average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover37.8%
- Louisiana average47.6%
- Registered nurse turnover37.5%
- Louisiana average41.6%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Louisiana and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.6% | 17.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.4% | 2.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 5.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.6% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 93.4% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.7% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.3% | 23.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.6% | 94.9% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.4% | 15.8% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 43.5% | 22.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.26 | 2.56 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 5.80 | 2.74 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.2% | 85.9% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 23.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 76.3% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 28.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 14.8% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 31 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 15 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jul 15, 2024: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | 8 | 3 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 16 | 5 |
Louisiana homes averaged 6.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (31)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 20, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 3, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Past Non-Compliance (Jul 1, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 5, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 5, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 5, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 5, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 28, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 28, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 3, 2023)
Showing the 30 most recent of 31.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | Fine | $9,974 |
Louisiana homes averaged 0.9 fines and $46,795 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Louisiana
- Size115 of 265 by certified beds
- Louisiana average residents per day90.7
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Union Parish3
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Onyx Care of Bernice?
Onyx Care of Bernice has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Onyx Care of Bernice have?
Onyx Care of Bernice has 126 certified beds. It averages 79.0 residents per day, about 62.7% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Onyx Care of Bernice?
The home reports 3.51 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.33 hours from registered nurses. The Louisiana average is 3.76 hours and 0.31 hours from registered nurses.
Has Onyx Care of Bernice been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $9,974 in the past three years.
Does Onyx Care of Bernice accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 Onyx Care of Farmerville 117beds 63.1%in use 3.06nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation 150beds 63.3%in use 3.41nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Onyx Care of Ruston 157beds 82.6%in use 3.63nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Union Parish
Who to call in Louisiana
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Louisiana.
- Long-term care ombudsman Louisiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 866-632-0922 (Toll-free (State Office). State Office direct line (225) 342-9723. Regional ombudsman coordinators are listed on the same page.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section (nursing home complaints) 888-810-1819 (Nursing home line. Complaints can also be sent by email to HSSComplaints@la.gov.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Louisiana staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 195396. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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