Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
711 W. Cornerview Road, Gonzales, LA 70737 · Ascension County · (225) 644-6581
102 certified beds, about 99 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 195401 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 11, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Louisiana average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
Of 16 health citations since August 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $158,838 in the last three years; the largest was $150,326, and the latest is dated June 26, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.68 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Louisiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.25 of those hours.
45.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Louisiana average 47.6%).
CMS links it to Central Management Company, an affiliated group of 21 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
608/23
103/24
706/25
206/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 16 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
5E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 11, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure staff knocked before entering a resident's room for 2 (S4Housekeeper, S5Housekeeper) of 2 staff identified not respecting residents' dignity.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's room was maintained in a clean and homelike manner for 1 (Resident #81) of 4 sampled residents investigated for environment.
June 12, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record reviews the facility failed to ensure a resident's electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) were maintained and accurately documented for 2 (Resident #38, Resident #60) of 22 (Resident #2, Resident #3, Resident #8, Resident #13, Resident #19, Resident #21, Resident #22, Resident #26, Resident #27, Resident #37, Resident #38,Resident #40, Resident #41, Resident #53, Resident #60, Resident #71, Resident #77, Resident #79, Resident #81, Resident #83, Resident #85, and Resident #302) sample residents reviewed for accurate records.
- E Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record reviews, the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to provide sufficient evidence that ongoing monitoring and evaluations were implemented to ensure corrective actions were put in place after identifying that coffee temperatures needed to be monitored.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident with a serious mental illness was referred to the Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health for a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Level II evaluation as required for 1 (Resident #85) of 2 (Resident #2, Resident #85) sampled residents reviewed for PASARR.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to serve residents' food at an acceptable temperature as required.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to: 1. Ensure food stored in the facility's freezer was properly contained and labeled with an opened date; and, 2. Ensure staff followed the manufacturer's instructions for the 3 compartment sink to correctly sanitize dishware.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene between glove changes when performing wound care for 1 (Resident #2) of 2 (Resident #2, Resident #40) residents observed for wound care.
- D Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident in a semiprivate room had a ceiling suspended curtain around the bed for 1 (Resident #79) of 14 (Resident #2, Resident #8, Resident #13, Resident #26, Resident #27, Resident #37, Resident #38, Resident #60, Resident #71, Resident #77, Resident #79, Resident #81, Resident #83, Resident #302) sampled residents observed for privacy.
March 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's assistive device was available for use to decrease the risk of falls for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 (Resident #1, Resident #2, and Resident #3) sampled residents reviewed for accident hazards. This deficient practice resulted in actual harm on 02/21/2024 at 6:26 p.m. when S2Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) removed Resident #1's wheelchair from her room and placed it in the hallway. Resident #1 was unable to access her wheelchair to assist with mobility. On 02/21/2024 at 7:48 p.m. Resident #1 was found sitting on a fall matt next to her bed. On 02/22/2024 Resident #1 complained of pain in the left upper leg and was diagnosed with a left femur fracture which required hospitalization and surgical repair. Resident #1 had a decline in functional mobility and continence due to the fall and resulting fracture.
August 17, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to: 1. Ensure staff locked the kitchen doors to prevent a confused and wandering resident (Resident #33) from entering/exiting the kitchen (Door j and Door k) 2. Ensure free standing oxygen cylinders were secured (Lounge d) in a manner that prevented the potential for serious harm or injury for all 96 residents; and 3. Ensure electrical rooms and/or housekeeping closets (Electrical Room a, Electrical Room b, Electrical Room c, and Closet e) were secured. This deficient practice was identified for 4 rooms. [...]
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to ensure expired medications were not available for administration to residents on 1 (Treatment Cart f) of 1 (Treatment Cart f) treatment carts and 3 medication carts observed for expired medications. There was a total of 1 treatment cart and 3 medication carts in the facility.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and record review, the facility failed to: 1. Properly label and date foods in the kitchen's Walk-In Refrigerator; 2. Maintain dishwasher temperatures per manufacture recommendation; and, 3. Ensure a fan in the kitchen was clean and not blowing over food for resident consumption.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews the facility failed to protect a resident's right to be free from resident to resident physical abuse for 2 (Resident #29 and Resident #65) of 4 (Resident #9, Resident #20, Resident #29, and Resident #65) sampled residents reviewed for abuse.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an alleged incident of physical abuse was reported to the State Survey Agency as required for 2 out of 2 facility incidents that required notifying the State Survey Agency
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure an alleged incident of resident to resident physical abuse was thoroughly investigated for 1 (Resident #29) of 4 (Resident #9, Resident #20, Resident #29, and Resident #65) sampled residents reviewed for abuse.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 4 on June 11, 2026, 1 on June 12, 2025, 1 on August 17, 2023.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2024 | Fine | $150,326 |
| March 5, 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.68 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.25 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.05 | 3.21 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.42 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.01 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 45.6% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 57.1% | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.20 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.94 on weekdays and 3.05 on weekends, 23% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.66 in April to June 2025 to 3.68 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.68 | 0.25 | 3.94 | 3.05 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 99 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.66 | 0.24 | 3.95 | 2.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 100 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.81 | 0.23 | 4.09 | 3.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 99 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.66 | 0.25 | 3.98 | 2.87 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 99 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Louisiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.26 | 3.86 | 3.10 | 3.6% | 0.9% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.9 | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.1 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.2 | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.6 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.4 | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.2 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ASCENSION OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC. CMS links this home to Central Management Company, a group of 21 nursing homes averaging 2.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisatchie Corporation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 52% | 02/01/2008 |
| Prico, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 48% | 02/01/2008 |
| Maumalanga, Holly | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 03/31/2025 |
| Zimmerman, Freda | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 12% | 03/31/2025 |
| Price, Teddy | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/01/2008 | |
| Central Management Company, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/01/2008 | |
| Price, Teddy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2025 | |
| Price, Teddy | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 09/30/2025 | |
| Central Management Company, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/01/2008 | |
| Kisatchie Corporation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/01/2008 | |
| Prico, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/01/2008 | |
| Bolwahnn, Sheila | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2008 | |
| Cantrell, Jeffrey Lee | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2013 | |
| Maumalanga, Holly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/31/2025 | |
| Price, Teddy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2025 | |
| Rogers, Dawn | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/1993 | |
| Shelton, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/23/1990 | |
| Zimmerman, Freda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/31/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2025: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 17, 2023: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2025: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.05 hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.21.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Old Jefferson Community Care Center Baton Rouge, 10.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Chateau D'ville Rehab and Retirement Donaldsonville, 10.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Jefferson Manor Nursing and Rehab Ctr, LLC Baton Rouge, 13.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Center Point Health Care and Rehab Baton Rouge, 13.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 53 citations
- White Oak Post Acute Care Baton Rouge, 13.8 mi · not rated · 77 citations
- Ollie Steele Burden Manor Baton Rouge, 14 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
Louisiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Louisiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, Nursing Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Louisiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs, (866) 632-0922. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 11, 2026. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
- Has Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $158,838 in the last three years.
- Does Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center?
- CMS lists 18 owners and managers, and links the home to Central Management Company. Legal business name: ASCENSION OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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