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Gonzales Healthcare Center

905 WEST CORNERVIEW ROAD, GONZALES, LA, 70737
(225) 644-5358
www.nexion-health.com/gonzales-healthcare
120 licensed beds

CMS rates Gonzales Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 48 citations across 19 inspections in the last three years, with $92,032 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

905 West Cornerview Road
Gonzales, LA 70737
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
195327
Care type
Nursing home
County
Ascension
Facility name
Gonzales Healthcare Center
Street address
905 WEST CORNERVIEW ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone
(225) 644-5358
Website
www.nexion-health.com/gonzales-healthcare

About this facility — Gonzales Healthcare Center

Gonzales Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Gonzales, Louisiana. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Louisiana (122 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Gonzales and 266 skilled nursing facilities across Louisiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Nexion Health, a group of 53 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Gonzales Healthcare Center 48 times across 19 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $92,032 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Nexion Health
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Nexion Health of Ohi Inc
Direct owner · Operational control — 100% stake — since 2006
Bolt, Bretton
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2002
Herdrich, William
Director · Operational control — since 2012
January, Yiesha
Managing employee · Operational control — since 2019
Kirley, Francis
Indirect owner · Director · Officer · Operational control — since 2001
Lee, Brian
Officer · Operational control — since 2002
Nexion Health Leasing, Inc.
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2002
Nexion Health, Inc.
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2002
Oubre, Wendy
Managing employee — since 2014
Reid, John
Director — since 2018
Riner, Meera
Director · Officer · Operational control — since 2012

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1995-01-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
4 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$92,032 total
Last standard inspection
2026-05-13
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$361 per day (≈ $10,970/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
67% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 30% private/other
Occupancy
74% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
40% above the LA median of $258/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-08-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-08-28
2026-05-13Health inspection3 citations
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-06-08
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-06-08
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-06-08
16 earlier / fire-safety inspections (44 citations)
2025-05-07Health inspection3 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0761
E · No harm found
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 2025-05-30
2025-03-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F-0865
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-03-17
2024-11-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-11-18
F-0680
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2024-11-18
2024-09-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-23
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-09-23
F-0865
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-09-23
2024-09-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-16
F-0835
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-09-16
2024-08-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-16
2024-06-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-05-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0600
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-06-10
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-10
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-06-10
F-0693
E · No harm found
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 2024-07-15
F-0758
D · No harm found
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 2024-06-10
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-06-10
F-0849
D · No harm found
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 2024-06-10
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-03-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-04-01
2024-02-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-18
F-0690
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-03-18
2024-01-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0600
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0602
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-12
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-02-12
2023-12-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-01-02
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-01-02
2023-10-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-11-20
F-0693
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2023-11-20
2026-05-13Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0521
C · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-05-29
2025-05-07Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0521
C · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2024-05-16Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0521
C · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Federal penalties

2024-08-14Fine$84,014
2024-01-22Fine$8,018
Total fines$92,032
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 195327.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Louisiana.
Inspection citations, 3 years
48
More than 89% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 24
Federal fines, 3 years
$92,032
More than 83% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.6
Higher than 39% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.7
Nursing staff turnover, annual
45%
Higher than 45% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 46%

Resident outcomes

On 17 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Louisiana average on 8 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased10.7%16.5%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight9.2%5.3%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder2.8%1.0%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection0.7%1.9%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms0.7%2.4%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.2%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.3%3.5%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.3%93.8%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened22.2%15.1%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication26.6%23.3%19.5%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine94.8%96.0%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers4.5%5.5%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence14.2%14.9%18.3%Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication24.0%22.8%15.4%Near state average
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine92.3%86.4%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.8%3.1%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine91.9%77.8%80.1%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0610 7 inspections. Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
  • F-0600 6 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
  • F-0609 6 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  • K-0521 3 inspections. Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

What its owners also hold

  • Nexion Health, Inc. has an ownership stake on file at 33 nursing homes, averaging 1.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Nexion Health Leasing, Inc. has an ownership stake on file at 33 nursing homes, averaging 1.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
  • Nexion Health of Ohi Inc has an ownership stake on file at 31 nursing homes, averaging 1.9 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Louisiana

  • Licensing: Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section
  • File a complaint: 888-810-1819 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 866-632-0922. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 844-945-2377. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Prevost Memorial Hospital, about 11 miles.
  • Womans Hospital, about 11 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center, about 13 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.173 ratings on Google
★★★★★Constance · 2026-01-22 · via Google

“Our family had a great experience at this facility. The management team was extremely thoughtful and caring for my loved one. They assisted us with transition and homecare needs. My family member was short term to long term resident and only left to be closer to family at another facility.”

★★★★★Sharron Campbell · 2026-04-23 · via Google

“I have been trying several nursing homes here in Louisiana And out of all Gonzales nursing home is the best,of course everything is not always perfect but I must say is very I like the way all concerns are addressed right away,things do get taken care of Meeha & Dr hank address I lot of my patients rights concern Meehan is very open and friendly she was my favorite social worker until she …”

★★★★★Brenda Green · 2026-02-19 · via Google

“Everyone here is real friendly..I thought that I wasn't gonna like it because I never been this far away from home..Ms Misha in admissions is one of a kind..she explains the whole process in detail..if anyone is looking to put their family member here just call the facility and ask for her. Thank you to everyone at the facility that has touched a part in my life.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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