Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC

101 REEVES STREET, BERNICE, LA 71222 · CCN 195396 · 126 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-07-15 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2023-12-18 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0835, severity K)

Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2023-12-18 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity K)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2023-12-18 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0741, severity K)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.38

state median 3.32

Weekend staffing gap

−16%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −11%

RN hours / resident / day

0.26

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

38%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

3 enforcement action(s), totaling $221,159 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-07-15	Fine	$9,974
2023-08-16	Fine	$211,185
2023-08-16	Payment Denial	payment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ chain.

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PINE HILL REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER (BIRMINGHAM, AL) — CMS overall1 of 5
BIRMINGHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER EAST (BIRMINGHAM, AL) — CMS overall2 of 5
FLORENCE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR, LLC (FLORENCE, AL) — CMS overall3 of 5
BIRMINGHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR LLC (BIRMINGHAM, AL) — CMS overall1 of 5
MOBILE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (MOBILE, AL) — CMS overall2 of 5
Lake City Center for Nursing and Healing LLC (LAKE CITY, GA) — CMS overall1 of 5
Jonesboro Center for Nursing and Healing LLC (JONESBORO, GA) — CMS overall1 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 1 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 28 · Immediate jeopardy: 3

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-05-20	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-05-20	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-05-20	F0925	Environmental Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-19	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-19	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-19	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-19	F0726	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-19	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-19	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-19	F0908	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-07-15	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-02-21	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-02-21	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-02-21	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-02-21	F0919	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	K	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0626	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0741	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	K	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0835	Administration Deficiencies	K	not recorded
2023-12-18	F0838	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-21	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-21	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-11-21	F0949	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-25	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-09-27	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-16	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-16	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-25	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-25	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-25	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-25	F0679	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC, BERNICE” at medicare.gov/care-compare.