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The Heights of Gonzales

701 N SARAH DEWITT, GONZALES, TX, 78629

(830) 672-4530

www.theheightsgonzales.com

132 licensed beds

CMS rates The Heights of Gonzales 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 34 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections1/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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701 N Sarah Dewitt

Gonzales, TX 78629

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Bed capacity

132

CMS facility ID

676138

Care type

Nursing home

County

Gonzales

Facility name

The Heights of Gonzales

Street address

701 N SARAH DEWITT

City / state / ZIP

Gonzales, TX 78629

Phone

(830) 672-4530

Website

www.theheightsgonzales.com

About this facility — The Heights of Gonzales

The Heights of Gonzales is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Gonzales, Texas. It is licensed for 132 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Texas (120 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Gonzales and 1,179 skilled nursing facilities across Texas. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Touchstone Communities, a group of 25 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited The Heights of Gonzales 34 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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

Touchstone Communities

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Gonzales Healthcare Systems

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2013

Aegis Therapies, Inc.

Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Anzaldua, Brandon

Officer — since 2023

Boening, Christopher

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Campbell, Leslie

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Carvajal Pharmacy Ltc

Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Castillo, Lynnea

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Dyer, Roger

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015

Fellbaum, Ernest

Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Hisey, Commie

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Johnson, Teri

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Keybank National Association

Mortgage holder — since 2021

Nutritious Lifestyles, Inc.

Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Plante & Moran Pllc

Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Sehlke, Bryon

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2016

Studer, Stanley

Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Touchstone Communities Inc

Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Touchstone Realty - Gonzales, Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Touchstone Strategies - Go Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Trident Health Services Inc

Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Zurovec, Darrell

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

2007-05-22

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

7 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-03-27

Nurse staffing

2.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges

$284 per day (≈ $8,630/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

57% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 37% private/other

Occupancy

75% (fiscal year 2024)

Vs. state median

3% above the TX median of $277/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

132

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-07-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-08-07

2026-03-27Health inspection5 citations

F-0689

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-03

F-0690

D · No harm found

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 2026-04-03

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-03

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-03-31

F-0761

D · 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 2026-04-10

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (28 citations)

2026-01-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0803

C · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2026-01-30

2024-12-13Health inspection7 citations

F-0583

E · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-12-14

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-12-14

F-0690

D · No harm found

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 2024-12-16

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2024-12-14

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-12-14

F-0814

D · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-12-16

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-16

2024-04-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0695

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-04-19

2023-10-20Health inspection7 citations

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-11-03

F-0609

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-11-03

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-10-24

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-10-27

F-0842

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-10-27

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 2023-10-24

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-03

2023-10-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2023-03-24

2026-03-27Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-04-24

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-04-03

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-04-03

2024-12-13Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-30

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-12-30

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-30

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-12-20

2023-10-20Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0223

E · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-11-30

K-0352

E · No harm found

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-31

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-10-26

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-11-03

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 676138.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Texas.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 50% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 33

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $15,642

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

2.9

Higher than 14% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

45%

Higher than 34% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 50%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Texas average on 17 and worse on 1. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	11.6%	15.8%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	0.7%	2.9%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	Near state average
With a urinary tract infection	0.0%	0.8%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	1.6%	2.3%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.4%	3.2%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	96.4%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	4.5%	12.9%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	13.6%	17.8%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	97.0%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	1.5%	3.7%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	13.8%	12.5%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	5.9%	9.8%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.03	2.05	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.37	1.97	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.4%	88.7%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.4%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	85.4%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	12.5%	25.5%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	4.1%	12.2%	11.8%	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.

K-0511 3 inspections. Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
F-0842 2 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F-0689 2 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0690 2 inspections. Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F-0695 2 inspections. Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F-0761 2 inspections. 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.

What its owners also hold

Gonzales Healthcare Systems has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 2.3 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 Texas

Licensing: Texas Health and Human Services
File a complaint: 800-458-9858 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-2412. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-252-5400. 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

Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis, about 16 miles.
Yoakum Community Hospital, about 24 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, about 30 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Avir At Gonzales, Gonzales, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Diversicare of Luling, Luling, about 15 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Avir At Magnolia, Luling, about 17 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Avir At Luling, Luling, about 17 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Shiner, about 18 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.747 ratings on Google

★★★★★John Davis · 2026-05-18 · via Google
“This review is primarily written to praise the wonderful job and comfort provided to our loved one by ROBERT CLACK, CNA. This gentleman was a true gem that we were truly blessed to have assist us. The other staff were commendable also with only one staff member that I would not recommend to anyone. She was rude, had no patient skills and showed little compassion.”

★★★★★Cecilia Singleton · 2025-12-31 · via Google
“Both of my parents were at The Heights with dementia until they passed. The CNAs were very compassionate, caring and loving. The Administration seem to love where they work and are always happy to help with any concerns.”

★★★★★Cathey Crawley · 2025-06-07 · via Google
“Went to see a friend today at The Heights. She had a real struggle with what her family knew she needed and what she wanted--to be in her own home! Tge staff was very understanding and did everything possible to make her feel welcome. They helped her understand she was in her new home. Her family was allowed to choose her room. Her bedroom looks out on a bird feeder and the gazebo and yards. She l…”

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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