ElderGrade
B

76.1/100

Above average

Gueydan Memorial Guest Home

1201 Third St, Gueydan, LA 70542

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 6 in Vermilion County (337) 536-6584
Certified beds
66
Occupancy
84%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

29.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

16.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.25 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 18% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 31% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.13 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.25 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.55 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 31.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 26 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 27, 2025 (11 months ago).

E Aug 27, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 27, 2025 F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 27, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 27, 2025 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 27, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 27, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 27, 2025 F0849

Administration Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 7, 2024 F0567

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
HAIR, TREVOR Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HAIR, TREVOR Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
VERMILION PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DIST. #3 Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Gueydan Memorial Guest Home

What is the ElderGrade for Gueydan Memorial Guest Home? +

Gueydan Memorial Guest Home holds an ElderGrade of B (76.1 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home? +

Residents receive an average of 3.13 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Gueydan Memorial Guest Home been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 26 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Gueydan Memorial Guest Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Gueydan Memorial Guest Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.