Pontchartrain Health Care Center

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2026.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2026.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0641 5 times since 2024.

• Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2026.

• Citation F0807. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2026.

• Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0347. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2026.

• Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2026.

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• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from June 13, 2025 from $162,920 to $105,898.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2026.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2026.

• Citation F0865. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2026.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from June 13, 2025 from $146,520 to $162,920.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

35 of 265 Louisiana homes (13%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0656. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

• Citation F0835. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

• Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 4 times since 2024.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

• Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0644 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2024.

• Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

• Citation F0575. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

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CMS fine of $105,898 on June 13, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0921 2 times since 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2024.

• Citation F0925. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2024.

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• Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2024.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

• Citation F0813. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

• Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

• Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

• Citation F0847. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

• Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

• Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

• Citation F0732. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.