Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center

Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

Ascension Oaks Nursing &… is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center

GONZALES, LA 70737 View Map

Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

Ascension Oaks Nursing &… is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

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Overview of Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located in Gonzales, LA. It provides comprehensive services, including rehabilitation and skilled nursing, in a warm, home-like environment. The facility emphasizes quality resident care and offers a variety of amenities to enhance the quality of life for its residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.22/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 102

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Louisiana
Occupancy rate 96.2%
Residents per day (avg) 99
Occupancy rate
96.2%
Residents per day (avg)
99

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

5% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Private pay

89% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 20 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$10.5M
Profit
$390.2K
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$10,512,045.00
Profit
$390,195.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.4M
41.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.7M
Total costs $10.1M
Bed community size
102-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Facility Type
Medicare and Medicaid

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 195401
County: Ascension
Accreditations: Medicare Certified, Medicaid Certified

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: ASCENSION OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC
Profit status: For profit - Limited Liability company

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Emergency Systems: Large Capacity Emergency Generator To Power The Entire Facility During Emergencies
Safety Features: Special Security For Wandering Residents (Secure Care), Camera System

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Licensed Nurses & Certified Nursing Assistants (24 hours a day
7 days a week)
Religious Services Provided In Our Own Beautiful In-House Chapel
Chaplain Services
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Laundry Services
Arts & Crafts Center
Planned Activities & Social Events
Interactive Resident Computer System
Regular Physician Visits
In-House Nurse Practitioner
Electronic Medical Records
Therapeutic Whirlpool Baths
Diets & Meals Monitored By A Registered Dietitian
Transportation Available
Free Internet Access
Jambalaya Theater Movie Cinema
Special Security For Wandering Residents
Large Capacity Emergency Generator

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Respite Care, Hospice Care, Social Services
Religious Services
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Home Style Meals with Soups/Salads; Special Diets Always Available

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Health Inspection Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.

Quality Measures Rating
2 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring resident health outcomes and care practices.

Staffing Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

LA 70737
102
No
ARCENEAUX, BRETT
96.2%
$10,482,476.00
$4,402,813.00
42%
98.80
3/5
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3/5
3/5
2/5
2
Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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144
No
-
75.2%
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Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
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Address 2.8 miles from city center

Address GONZALES, LA 70737

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

123
Total Staff
108
Employees
15
Contractors
36,415
Total Hours (Quarter)
49
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse67.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse318.2 No
Certified Nursing Assistant558.4 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
98 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.4%
of total hours from contractors
1,599 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Medical Director: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5505520,33391100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse310317,41291100%8.2
RN Director of Nursing6062,9017279%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,1268088%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff2029246875%7.6
Registered Nurse6067427684%7.1
Administrator1015126470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224956470%7.7
Qualified Social Worker0224896875%7.1
Dental Services Staff1014605560%8.4
Nurse Practitioner1014085156%8
Physical Therapy Aide0443314954%6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0222023538%5.8
Medical Director011521314%4
Speech Language Pathologist0443089%3.8

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 5
23% below Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 6.5

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 19
26% below Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 25.7

3.8 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 17 citations
Complaint investigations 2 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 1.1
Serious Health citations 1
100% above Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.5
Moderate Health citations 18

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Jun 12, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Jun 12, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 12, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 12, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Central Management Company, LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
97 Total Residents
Medicare 6 (6.2%)
Medicaid 91 (93.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 12.3
Near Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 11.7
Functional decline score 20.1
Near Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.4
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 24.5%
19% above Louisiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 19.2%
18% below Louisiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 16.7%
2% below Louisiana average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 5.6%
61% above Louisiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 8.2%
29% above Louisiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.5%
81% below Louisiana average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%
100% below Louisiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 10.9%
47% below Louisiana average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%
9% above Louisiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
5% above Louisiana average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 4.1%
21% below Louisiana average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

21% better than Louisiana average
Antipsychotic medication increase 5.7%

84% worse than Louisiana average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $159K
This home paid 54% more in fines than the state average.
Louisiana average: $103K
Number of Fines 2
This home is near the state average.
Louisiana average: 2.0
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Louisiana average: 0.3
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jun 26, 2024
$150K
Civil Money Penalty Mar 5, 2024
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas.

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.