Gonzales Healthcare Center
Gonzales, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195327) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $92,032
Phone: (225) 644-5358 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gonzales Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Gonzales Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.5%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Gonzales Healthcare Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $92,032.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Gonzales Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Gonzales, Louisiana (Ascension County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1995. The facility has 120 certified beds with an average of 85 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gonzales Healthcare Center has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing hours average 3.57 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.19 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.5%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $92,032.00 against this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
Gonzales Healthcare Center is part of the Nexion Health chain, which operates 51 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.2 out of 5.
Ownership of this facility has not changed within the last 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gonzales Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.57 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.19 per resident per day, and turnover of 43.5%; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $92,032.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds and an average of 85 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation-owned facility, part of the Nexion Health chain, which operates 51 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); for this facility these are 1, 1, 2, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2256445358 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 2256445358 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195327?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.