Gonzales Healthcare Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Gonzales, LA
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Gonzales Healthcare Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Gonzales, LA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Gonzales Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Gonzales Healthcare Center

Gonzales Healthcare Center is a gem in the world of nursing and rehabilitation services. This local leader puts a premium on meeting the holistic needs of their residents. They provide top-notch care that is tailored to each individual, whether it’s rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or long-term care. What’s more, Gonzales Healthcare Center is always adapting to the ever-changing healthcare environment. 

With a garden room, a movie theater, and even Wi-Fi, this place truly has it all. Their therapy gym is state-of-the-art, and their exercise groups and outings will keep seniors active and engaged. Gonzales Healthcare Center also offers spiritual services and other amenities that can nourish residents’ souls. 

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 58.4% Below LA avg. ▼ 58.4% Below LA avg.LA average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 63.8% Below LA avg. ▼ 63.8% Below LA avg.LA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 16.8% Below LA avg. ▼ 16.8% Below LA avg.LA average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 50.9% Below LA avg. ▼ 50.9% Below LA avg.LA average: 2.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Louisiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 86th out of 199 homes in Louisiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 1m per day
Rank #86 / 199Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 199 homes in Louisiana for Nurse Hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 199 Louisiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Louisiana avg (4h 9m per day)
vs Louisiana avg
-3%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +29% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 12m per day ▼ 36% State avg: 19m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 31m per day ▲ 29% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 53m per day ▼ 20% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 12m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 4m per day ▲ 27% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 7m per day ▼ 43% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
114 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #151 / 368Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 368 homes in Louisiana for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Louisiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsIndividualized Care, Telemedicine
Operating Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

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

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Louisiana avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.39
47% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.10
60% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.77

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Louisiana avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 39.3%
41% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 27.8%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 20.1%
37% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 14.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 40.9%
24% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 42.6%
16% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

80% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.4M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$92.1K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.4M Rank #55 / 203Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 203 homes in Louisiana for Revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Louisiana average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$92.1K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$236.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #82 / 203Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 203 homes in Louisiana for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.5M 48.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #129 / 203Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 203 homes in Louisiana for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Louisiana average. Well-run Louisiana facilities typically land around 54–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.9M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$9.4M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (80% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
242 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 14%
Private pay 80%
Medicaid 7%
Discharges
282 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 14%
Private pay 73%
Medicaid 13%

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana

Gonzales Healthcare Center is located in Gonzales, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
LA

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

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

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
LA

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

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+
General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

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

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
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Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None specified.
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Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age
General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit
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High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Gonzales Healthcare Center

Is Gonzales Healthcare Center in a walkable area?

Gonzales Healthcare Center has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Gonzales Healthcare Center?

Gonzales Healthcare Center's occupancy is 73.7%.

Does Gonzales Healthcare Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Gonzales Healthcare Center is registered as a for-profit.

Are there photos of Gonzales Healthcare Center?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Gonzales Healthcare Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Gonzales Healthcare Center?

Gonzales Healthcare Center is located at 905 W Cornerview St, Gonzales, LA 70737.

What is the phone number of Gonzales Healthcare Center?

(225) 644-5358 will put you in contact with the team at Gonzales Healthcare Center.

Is Gonzales Healthcare Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Gonzales Healthcare Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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