Hello, I am Arica Thompson. Currently, I serve as the Director of Social Services. I am a committed social service director with a fervent dedication to empowering individuals and families who encounter challenges, possessing expertise in case management and community outreach, and devoted to delivering comprehensive support while advocating for transformative change. I approach my […]
Comforting Amenities
Creating a Home-Like and Secure Setting
Our facility boasts many amenities that allow our residents to feel comfortable and be at home during their stay with us. If there is a unique request, we make it a point to evaluate and if possible, provide the amenities that will make our residents happy.
Spacious Private and Semi-Private Rooms Available
Single story building, 126 beds available
Personal Closet and Vanity Space
Bring the wardrobe & makeup; there’s room!
Housekeeping Services
We'll take care of cleaning & laundry
In-Room Private Restroom
Cleaned & maintained regularly
Equipped with Cable and Phone Lines
Keep in touch with the world and your loved ones!
Large Activty Room
Scheduled activities 7 days a week
Beauty Shop
We'll help you look your best!
Beautiful Outdoor Courtyard
Relax and enjoy the sunshine. Great open and outdoor space for social distancing activities.
Wheelchair Van Available
For convenient transportation. Special requests may be made as well.
Testimonials
I like all of the employees here at Bernice Nursing and Rehab Center. The nurses and aides are great and the Activities Director does a good job. Everyone treats me well and I enjoy seeing our Administrator and Director of Nursing daily.
—Betty J., current resident
I worked as an LPN and now I live at Bernice Nursing and Rehab. I am very pleased with the atmosphere here. I like the residents and get along very well with everyone. After working in a nursing home for so many years, I can appreciate all that they have to offer. I am really pleased to be here.
—Gwen L., current resident
Therapy Services
Including Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Speech/Language Pathology
Our rehab center is staffed with a dynamic and caring team of clinical professionals that work in unison with licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists.
Therapy Services Include
- Endurance/Strength Training
- Speech/Language Therapy
- Sports Medicine / Enhancement Therapy
- Wound Care
- Stroke Recovery
- Cardiac Care
- Post Surgery Rehabilitation
- Post-Orthopedic Surgery
- Ambulation & Transfer Training
- Balance/Falls Management
- Care for Stroke Survivors
- Cerebral Palsy, MS and Parkinson’s
- Cognitive Linguistics Therapy
- Dysphagia (Swallowing) Therapy
- Pain Management
- Speech/Language Therapy
- Positioning
- Cognitive Training
- Contracture Management
- Dementia Management
- Urinary Incontinence Program
Enhancement Therapy, Including
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Neuro-Muscular Electrical Stimulation / Vital Stim for Swallowing
- Right Way Café
- Wheel SMART
Having trouble adapting at home? Contact us today to learn more about how physical therapy may help.
Keep Up to Date with Bernice
Our Most Recent Blog Post:
Meet our Director of Social Services
Published on March 7, 2025, 8:38 am
Older Blog Posts:
Encouraging Words
Published on February 12, 2025, 8:47 am
Heart of Hospice came this past Tuesday to give some encouraging words to our residents. They also brought king cake and orange juice. The residents enjoyed the time they took out of their day to talk with them. Thank you Heart of Hospice!
Visitation Update
Published on April 5, 2021, 12:00 pm
As of March 13, 2020, all non-medical visitation has been temporarily suspended. For facility specific information, please call 318-263-2025; for general information concerning Covid-19, please refer to CMS www.medicare.gov/medicare-coronavirus and CDC www.cdc.gov.coronavirus/2019-nCoV websites.
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101 Reeves Street
Bernice, Louisiana 71222
Phone:
318.285.7600
Fax:
318.285.0105