Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home
5682 Hwy. 107 South, Dupont, LA 71329 · Avoyelles County · (318) 922-3404
104 certified beds, about 54 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 195580 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 19, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Louisiana average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 health citations since May 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 0.14 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Louisiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.00 of those hours.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 4 health citations on file.
May 19, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
April 25, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
May 9, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to provide a safe environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections by failing to screen all visitors entering the facility. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
- D Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a personal funds statement was provided quarterly for 1(Resident #55) of 2 Residents (Resident #30 and Resident #55) reviewed for personal funds out of a total sample of 19 Residents.
- D Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a RN (Registered Nurse) was on duty for 8 consecutive hours per day for 7 days per week for 5 of 92 days reviewed for RN staffing hours. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 60 Residents residing in the facility, according to the facility's Resident Census and Conditions Form.
- D Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure garbage and refuse was properly contained as evidenced by one dumpster lid not closed.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 2 on May 19, 2026, 3 on May 9, 2023.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 0.14 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.00 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 0.06 | 3.21 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 0.00 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.14 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.59 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 0.17 on weekdays and 0.06 on weekends, 65% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 100.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.82 in April to June 2025 to 0.14 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.17 | 0.06 | 100.0% | 90 of 90 | 54 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 100.0% | 92 of 92 | 53 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.82 | 0.22 | 4.00 | 3.38 | 1.1% | 0 of 91 | 53 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Louisiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.26 | 3.86 | 3.10 | 3.6% | 0.9% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Louisiana
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $14.67 | $13.97 to $16.87 | 20,690 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $27.63 | $23.87 to $29.43 | 17,600 |
| Registered nurses | $38.57 | $33.19 to $45.00 | 48,970 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.0 | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.3 | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 44.1 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.8 | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.4 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: AVOYELLES MANOR INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepiton, Philip | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 10/27/2010 | |
| Pepiton, Philip | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/27/2010 | |
| Wallace, Jake | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Pepiton, Philip | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/27/2010 | |
| Wallace, Jake | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/21/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 9, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 9, 2023: "Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 9, 2023: "Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 9, 2023: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 0.06 hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.21.
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- Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center Bunkie, 13.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
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- Tri-Community Nursing Center Palmetto, 16.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Valley View Health Care Facility Marksville, 16.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
Louisiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Louisiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, Nursing Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Louisiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs, (866) 632-0922. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 19, 2026. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
- Has Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home?
- CMS lists 5 owners and managers. Legal business name: AVOYELLES MANOR INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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