The Heights Of Gonzales
Gonzales, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676138) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (830) 672-4530 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Heights Of Gonzales has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Heights Of Gonzales reports total nurse staffing of about 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
The Heights Of Gonzales has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Heights Of Gonzales is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Gonzales, Texas. The facility is certified for 132 beds and reports an average daily census of 93.4 residents. It has been certified since May 22, 2007, and operates as a for-profit corporation, part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which includes 25 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars, reflecting a lower relative measure than the other three domains.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.25, with registered nurse hours per resident per day of 0.27. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.9%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon indicated for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted in the data provided.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures on CMS Care Compare directly for the most current details. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare figures provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Heights Of Gonzales has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.25 hours per resident per day, with 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 44.9%; CMS rates staffing at 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is indicated and the facility is not listed as a Special Focus Facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 132 beds with an average daily census of 93.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Touchstone Communities chain, which includes 25 facilities averaging a 2.9-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 22, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 8306724530 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 8306724530 to discuss a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676138?state=TX.
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.