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Ponchatoula Community Care Center
1560 Highway 51, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 · Tangipahoa County · (985) 229-2112
140 certified beds, about 122 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2002
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 195543 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 6, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Louisiana average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since September 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.18 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Louisiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.17 of those hours.
35.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Louisiana average 47.6%).
CMS links it to Commcare Corporation, an affiliated group of 19 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.
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 10 health citations on file.
August 6, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
August 15, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- 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, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were properly stored in 2 (Med Cart 2 and Med Cart 3) of 3 (Med Cart 1, Med Cart 2, and Med Cart 3) medication carts observed for medication storage.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure each resident had the right to be free from physical abuse by another resident for 2 (#61 and #99) of 27 residents reviewed for abuse in the final sample. The facility failed to ensure: 1. Resident #99 was free from physical abuse by Resident #61. 2. Resident #61 was free from physical abuse by Resident #99.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the MDS assessment accurately reflected the resident's status for 1(#83) of 27 sampled residents by failing to ensure Resident #83 was coded correctly for active diagnoses.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure services were provided by failing to follow physician orders for 1 (#18) of 26 residents investigated in the final sample.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program to ensure staff performed proper hygiene administering medication for 1 (#12) of 4 (#12, #38, #41, and #386) residents observed for medication administration.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure nurse staffing data requirements were documented on daily postings. This deficient practice had the potential to affect any of the 129 residents residing in the facility.
June 13, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure injuries of unknown source without serious bodily injury were reported within 24 hours to the State Survey Agency for 1 (#3) of 6 (#1, #2, #3, #R1, #R2 and #R3) residents reviewed for abuse.
September 20, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident with an identified mental health diagnosis was referred for a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level II evaluation as required for 2 (#9 and #82) of 4 (#9, #17, #30, and #82) sampled residents reviewed for PASRR Level II.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to maintain accurate records in accordance with accepted professional standards and practice for 1 of 1(#117) resident reviewed for oxygen therapy.
- B Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a Change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment was completed within 14 days of a resident changing hospice companies for 1 (#85) of 4 (#6, #82, #85, and #94) sampled residents receiving hospice services.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 1 on August 6, 2025, 3 on August 15, 2024.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 4.18 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.17 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.42 | 3.21 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.62 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.40 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 35.2% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.0% | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.67 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 4.49 on weekdays and 3.42 on weekends, 24% 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 4.40 in April to June 2025 to 4.18 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 | 4.18 | 0.17 | 4.49 | 3.42 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 122 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.27 | 0.19 | 4.57 | 3.51 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 121 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.51 | 0.20 | 4.81 | 3.73 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 117 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.40 | 0.13 | 4.72 | 3.60 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 118 |
| 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 | 3.6 | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.0 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 31.9 | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.8 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: COMMCARE CORPORATION. CMS links this home to Commcare Corporation, a group of 19 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commcare Corporation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/01/2021 |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Hudson, Mary | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/01/2020 | |
| Lundberg, Alec | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Prechter, Patricia | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Ford, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Mangun, Garold | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Prechter, Patricia | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Mangun, Garold | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Prechter, Patricia | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Commcare Management Corporation | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2021 | |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2021 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on 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."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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- Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Covington, 18.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Christwood Covington, 18.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- The Lodge at Tangi Pines Amite, 19.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
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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 Ponchatoula Community Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ponchatoula Community Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ponchatoula Community Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 6, 2025. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
- Has Ponchatoula Community Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Ponchatoula Community Care 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 Ponchatoula Community Care Center?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Commcare Corporation. Legal business name: COMMCARE CORPORATION.
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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