Skilled NursingCMS verified

Bonne Vie

8595 Medical Center Boulevard, Port Arthur, TX 77640 · Jefferson County

Bonne Vie, located in Port Arthur, TX, is a skilled nursing facility in the Cantex Continuing Care Network.

5.0CMS overall rating(409) 727-1525 Visit website ↗

Strong

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

Photos via google places, facility website.

Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 95% full (133 of 140 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Port Arthur's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Bonne Vie is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Port Arthur, TX, with 140 certified beds and an average of about 133 residents per day. It operates as part of the Cantex Continuing Care network.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.30 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.27 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.30 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Port Arthur for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 140
Avg. residents/day: 133
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Cantex Continuing Care
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 676444

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$4,830–$7,240/mo (median $5,830)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Beaumont prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

Request exact pricing for Bonne Vie →

Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.30; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.27; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 36%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 5
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-03-04
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

2026-03-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

2026-03-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2026-03-04Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy 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, compar…

2025-12-03Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-12-18Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2024-11-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2024-04-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Chapel / worship services
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Library
✓ Private rooms available
✓ Studio apartments
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

8595 Medical Center Boulevard, Port Arthur, TX

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

We aggregate ratings across Google, Yelp, and verified families — and link back to every source so you can read more.

Google

4.8

522 reviews →

Verified family reviews

No verified family reviews yet for Bonne Vie.

Have a loved one here, or recently toured? Help other families by sharing your experience — we verify every review before it's published.

Talk to an advisor about this community

Common questions about Bonne Vie

How much does Bonne Vie cost?

Bonne Vie does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Port Arthur, TX area typically runs $4,830–$7,240 per month (median $5,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Bonne Vie's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Bonne Vie 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Bonne Vie?

Staff provide about 3.30 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Bonne Vie?

Bonne Vie has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Bonne Vie have availability?

Typically 95% full (133 of 140 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Bonne Vie offer?

Bonne Vie in Port Arthur, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 140 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Beaumont.
The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Start with a free shortlist →Take the 2-minute assessment

Your next steps — this week

1
Confirm the fit
Check the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
2
Get exact pricing & availability
Request current rates for Bonne Vie — takes one minute, answered same day.
3
Tour 2–3 communities
Compare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
4
Hold a spot
Most communities hold a residence with a small refundable deposit while you decide.