Pontchartrain Health Care Center

1401 Highway 190 · Mandeville, LA · 70448 · 9856268581

182 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Inspired Healthcare Management

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

$105,898 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

0.18 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 15
Serious harm & abuse 20% 30
Staffing 20% 54
Federal penalties 15% 59
Trend 10% 30
Context 5% 75

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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.733.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.180.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.25≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year46%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $105,898

Inspection citations (45 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Corrected March 19, 2026 · Administration

  • Immediate jeopardy · K June 13, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · K June 13, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K June 13, 2025

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025

    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 July 10, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C June 13, 2025

    Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected April 11, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected March 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E March 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected March 26, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E November 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected December 11, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 13, 2024 · found via complaint

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected December 11, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 25, 2024 · Infection Control

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
June 13, 2025Fine$105,898

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195297 · certified since September 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.