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Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

1306 W Admiral Doyle Dr

2.6(8 ratings)· New Iberia average: 4.6

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Quick Facts

Total units
150
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
150
Nearby medical campuses
Adjacent to Dauterive Hospital and Iberia Medical Center

What Families Think

Reviews for Belle Teche are largely negative, with a low overall Google rating and multiple accounts of rude staff attitudes and unpleasant hallway odors. A couple of reviewers mention improvements or positive experiences, but concerns about staff training and attentiveness dominate the feedback.

The Good

  • Located near multiple hospitals and doctors' offices
  • One reviewer noted recent positive changes
  • Seasonal celebrations and recreational activities offered

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of rude staff, including DON and CNA supervisor
  • One report of persistent bad odors in hallways
  • One report of inadequate staff training on resident care
  • One reviewer described staff as lazy and inattentive to needs

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in New Iberia, Louisiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 2.6 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

About Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in New Iberia, Louisiana, on Admiral Doyle Drive. The community provides skilled nursing care with a focus on comprehensive resident support and personalized attention.

The facility emphasizes staff engagement and resident-centered care as central to its operations. Leadership prioritizes not only technical compliance with regulations but also sensitivity to the social and emotional needs of residents. Staff members are trained to recognize the importance of compassionate interactions, including kind words, gentle touch, and emotional support as part of the healing environment.

Belle Teche is conveniently situated near Dauterive Hospital, Iberia Medical Center, and numerous doctors' offices, positioning residents close to healthcare resources and medical professionals. The community maintains an active programming calendar that includes seasonal celebrations and recreational activities designed to engage residents.

Types of Care at Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

2.6overall · 8 ratings combined

2.6★ on Google (8)

Jay Nation

Mar 2026

via Google

If I could’ve gave this place 0 stars I would, The D.O.N and CNA supervisor walk around with horrible attitude, they’re very rude people and they hallways are always stink

rachel cormier

Jul 2024

via Google

Very disgusted if i could put zero stars as a rating i would. They have no education on how people need to be taken care of or treated. You can tell they are very lazy and don’t check the things that need to be checked. i would not send your loved ones here.

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Government Inspection History

7 inspection visits in the last three years, 41 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 25, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

Mar 18, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2026

May 21, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 24, 2025

Apr 17, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2024

Apr 2, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 9, 2024

Mar 19, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 22, 2024

Mar 15, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard22 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2023

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2023

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 20, 2023

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2023

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2023

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 9, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offer?

Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center located?

Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 1306 W Admiral Doyle Dr in New Iberia, Louisiana.

What do families say about Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Reviews for Belle Teche are largely negative, with a low overall Google rating and multiple accounts of rude staff attitudes and unpleasant hallway odors. A couple of reviewers mention improvements or positive experiences, but concerns about staff training and attentiveness dominate the feedback.

How did Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Belle Teche Nursing & Rehabilitation Center had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 41 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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