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Chateau D'Ville Rehab and Retirement

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

401 Vatican Drive
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-LA-195491-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Donaldsonville, LA
Record Period
2023–2026
Source Documents
7
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 5 inspections from November 2023 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 19 findings at Chateau D'Ville Rehab and Retirement; 17 have a recorded correction and 2 await one; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections
5
2023–2026, complaint and standard
Findings
19
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
17
Of 19 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
1
1 fine; payment not published

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023: 6 findings across 1 inspection620231 inspection2024: 6 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 1620241 inspection2025: 5 findings across 1 inspection520251 inspection2026: 2 findings across 2 inspections22026*2 inspections2023: 6 findings across 1 inspection620231 insp.2024: 6 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 1620241 insp.2025: 5 findings across 1 inspection520251 insp.2026: 2 findings across 2 inspections22026*2 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023160
2024161
2025150
2026220

What the Record Shows

  • 17 of 19 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $15,307, its payment not published.
  • 2 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, February 25, 2026, recorded 1 finding (most serious: Level D).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 13, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    1 finding

    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 10, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2025

    Standard health inspection

    5 findings

    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 11, 2025
    • F761Ensure 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 drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 7, 2025
    • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 10, 2025
    • F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level BPotential for minimal harmDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Level BPotential for minimal harmDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    6 findings

    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Mar 21, 2024
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 21, 2024
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 21, 2024
    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 21, 2024
    • F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 21, 2024
    • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 21, 2024

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $15,307 imposed February 29, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 29, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2023

    Complaint investigation

    6 findings

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2023
    • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2023
    • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2023
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2023
    • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2023
    • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2023

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F609 in November 2023 and February 2026. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324252626F609 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F812 in February 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. The most serious of these was recorded at level L (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324252626F812 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in February 2024 and February 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2324252626F880 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Citation F582, No Recorded Correction

    F582 was cited in February 2025. The agency describes it this way: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The most serious was level B (potential for minimal harm). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    2324252626F582 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Garbage and Refuse, No Recorded Correction

    F814 was cited in February 2025. This citation covers whether garbage and refuse are disposed of properly. The most serious was level B (potential for minimal harm). The February 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    2324252626F814 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?

    Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  2. 02

    May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

    Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level L.

  3. 03

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  4. 04

    What changed after F582 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F582: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level B. The February 12, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.

  5. 05

    How is waste handled around the kitchen and resident areas?

    Garbage and Refuse: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level B. The February 12, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.

  6. 06

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

  7. 07

    What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $15,307 civil money penalty was imposed February 29, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Louisiana state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Louisiana state survey agency

    Inspection Nov 15, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Louisiana state survey agency

    Inspection Feb 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Louisiana state survey agency

    Inspection Feb 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Louisiana state survey agency

    Inspection Feb 25, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Louisiana state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 8, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 195491

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowNovember 15, 2023 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before November 2023 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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