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Reviews for this skilled nursing facility are sharply divided: several reviewers report severe cleanliness and pest problems along with concerns about resident care and administration, while a couple of residents describe a positive, long-term experience. Overall ratings are low, driven largely by serious complaints from multiple reviewers.
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Onyx Care of Bernice is a senior living community in Bernice, Louisiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Emergency Call System and Wheelchair Accessible. Families rate it 2.5 out of 5 across 6 reviews.
Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Bernice, Louisiana, offering long-term care and rehabilitation services. The center is Medicare and Medicaid certified and participates in several managed care plans.
The facility provides 24-hour nursing care staffed by licensed, certified professionals working alongside licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Comprehensive rehabilitation programs focus on post-hospital recovery, orthopedic, neurologic, pulmonary, and other medically complex conditions to help patients return to their previous level of functioning following an injury, illness, or accident.
The Bernice Special Care Unit is a 32-bed community dedicated to clinically complex residents, providing specialized care for male residents diagnosed with mental illness and other related behavioral disorders. The facility recognizes the unique individual needs of residents experiencing mental health challenges and provides necessary services to enhance and maintain cognitive functions.
Outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies are available for transitional, outpatient, and long-term care patients, including those recovering from sports injuries or having trouble adapting at home. The facility offers a variety of therapy services, including Enhancement Therapy.
The community features open outdoor spaces for social activities and recreation. The facility does not discriminate in admission, retention, or care of residents based on race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual preference, blindness, sponsor, disability, or handicap.
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Help Me Choose2.5overall · 6 ratings combined
2.5★ on Google (6)
Nicole Jackson
Aug 2025
this place is filthy needs to be shutdown immediately.. rats,roaches, bedbugs and termites ,the residents in the unit is sad, they’re always so hungry ,LISA DAVIS the administration, is horrible not only does she runs a nasty filthy building her attitude matches it.. this place is not fit for animals and if you’re placing your love ones here in their final days SHAME ON YOU!
Charles
Aug 2025
I have been living here since 2015 it's been good for me.
Purple Bats
May 2024
The inside of this building looks abandoned and like a health code violation, smells like pee.
Chris Chelsea
Apr 2024
The most disgusting and horrible place I have ever seen for the elderly and disabled. They have people who can't help themselves packed in the hallways like in a cage. Looks like a scene from a horror story. Someone needs to shut this place down.
Da Majesty
Feb 2020
centered care around the patient needs & helping every step of the way in everyday life.
10 inspection visits in the last three years, 40 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2026
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2026
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 May 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 3, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 3, 2025
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 3, 2025
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, isolatedCorrected May 3, 2025
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 3, 2025
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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 inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 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 Apr 5, 2024
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2024
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 9, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 12, 2024
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 12, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 12, 2024
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 12, 2024
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 Jan 12, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 12, 2024
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, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 28, 2023
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 28, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 12, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 3, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 3, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2023
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedWaiver has been granted
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2023
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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.
Onyx Care of Bernice offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Onyx Care of Bernice is located at 101 Reeves Street in Bernice, Louisiana.
Reviews for this skilled nursing facility are sharply divided: several reviewers report severe cleanliness and pest problems along with concerns about resident care and administration, while a couple of residents describe a positive, long-term experience. Overall ratings are low, driven largely by serious complaints from multiple reviewers.
Onyx Care of Bernice had 10 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 40 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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