New Iberia Manor South
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (17 vs median 7)
Bottom 25% in LA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above average staffing · Worst in NEXION HEALTH chain · $8,169 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its cleanliness and professional admissions staff, making it a visually appealing choice. However, families should be vigilant regarding daily care; we strongly recommend unannounced visits to ensure your loved one is receiving necessary assistance with feeding and hygiene, as these are the primary areas of concern reported by families.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
102 reviews on Google“New Iberia Manor South receives a high volume of positive reviews praising the cleanliness of the facility and the friendliness of the staff, particularly the admissions team. However, a subset of families reports serious concerns regarding neglect, specifically citing issues with hygiene, assistance with feeding, and inadequate monitoring of vulnerable residents. While many visitors describe a welcoming and professional environment, the recurring reports of neglect suggest inconsistent care quality.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Efficient and compassionate admissions process
- Professional therapy and nursing services
Concerns
- Neglect regarding basic needs like feeding and hygiene (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inadequate monitoring of residents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor quality or cold food (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 104 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent state inspection findings, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to improve the quality of care and address those regulatory concerns?
- 2I noticed some feedback regarding meal quality and dining experiences; could you walk me through how you ensure residents receive warm, nutritious, and appetizing meals?
- 3How does your nursing team ensure that residents receive consistent assistance with daily hygiene and feeding needs, especially during peak hours?
- 4With the current staffing levels, how do you ensure that residents are monitored closely enough to prevent falls or other safety issues?
- 5I see that you have a very active presence on Google; how do you use that feedback loop to improve the daily life and activities for your residents?
- 6In the event of a sudden change in a resident's health, what is the exact process for notifying the family and coordinating with their primary physician?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My sister and aunt are both residents of New Iberia Manor South. As a nurse who has worked at many nursing homes in the past, I would not trust the care of my loved ones to any other facility.”
“My experience while visiting my love one Joseph Darby it was very disappointing because every time I went he was always by himself. If he couldn't feed himself why wouldn't someone have been there to make sure he ate?”
“Rasheika James was truly amazing! From the very first call, she was kind, patient, and went above and beyond to help us get placement for our loved one.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
New Iberia Manor South has concerning patterns with families filing multiple complaints and recurring issues across surveys. The facility has struggled with care planning (appearing in 7 surveys), resident rights violations, and dietary/nutrition services. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated nature of problems—particularly around proper care planning, protecting resident rights, and ensuring adequate nutrition—suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should investigate thoroughly before considering placement.
Jan 7, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Jul 23, 2025Routine10
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Apr 30, 2025Complaint4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Mar 25, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Dec 11, 2024Complaint2
Resident 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jul 23, 2024Routine16
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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 drugs.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 8, 2024
$8,169
Payment Denial
Feb 8, 2024
5-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
New Iberia Manor South
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Nexion Health
52 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 43 of 51 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Nexion Health of Ohi INC
Owner · Organization
Nexion Health Leasing, INC.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Nexion Health, INC.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Bolt, Bretton
Owner (parent company)
Kirley, Francis
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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