Gonzales Healthcare Center
905 West Cornerview Road · Gonzales, LA · 70737 · 2256445358
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Nexion Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $84,014 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$84,014 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $92,032 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2025
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.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 14, 2024 | Fine | $84,014 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195327 · certified since January 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.