Maurice, LA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Maurice's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,030–$8,270/mo
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Gueydan Memorial Guest Home
1201 Third St, Gueydan, LA 70542 · Vermilion County
The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 79% full — openings are usually available.
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.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gueydan
Gueydan Memorial Guest Home is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Gueydan, LA, with 66 certified beds and an average of about 52 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.19 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.26 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓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 (3.19 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Gueydan, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 66
- Avg. residents/day
- 52
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195458
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
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,030–$8,270/mo (median $7,460) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lafayette prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.19
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.26
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 25.6%
- 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)
- 7
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-27
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (26 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-27Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmQuality 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.
2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmQuality 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 …
2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-08-27Severity 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…
2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmAdministration 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.
2024-08-07Severity F — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
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
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
1201 Third St, Gueydan, LA
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How much does Gueydan Memorial Guest Home cost?
Gueydan Memorial Guest Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Gueydan, LA area typically runs $7,030–$8,270 per month (median $7,460, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Gueydan Memorial Guest Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Gueydan Memorial Guest Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home?
Staff provide about 3.19 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home?
Gueydan Memorial Guest Home has 26 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Gueydan Memorial Guest Home have availability?
Typically 79% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Gueydan Memorial Guest Home offer?
Gueydan Memorial Guest Home in Gueydan, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 66 beds.
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