Ponchatoula Community Care Center
1560 Highway 51 · Ponchatoula, LA · 70454 · 9852292112
140 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Commcare Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.19 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
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 September 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C August 15, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B September 20, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195543 · certified since April 17, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.