Ponchatoula Community Care Center
1560 Highway 51, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Ponchatoula Community Care Center is a nursing home in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (985) 229-2112
- Last standard health inspection
- August 6, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day, on average
- 120.9
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Commcare Corporation
- Chain
- Commcare Corporation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Louisiana average (10 vs 24).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0867 from the health inspection on August 15, 2024.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on August 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0867 from the health inspection on August 15, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on August 15, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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 September 9, 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 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 September 9, 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 September 9, 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 September 9, 2024.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 15, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2024.
Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 13, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 July 6, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0847 from the health inspection on September 20, 2023.
3 citations
Health inspection on September 20, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 October 31, 2023.
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 October 31, 2023.
Citation F0637. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- COMMCARE CORPORATION5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 05/01/2021
- COMMCARE MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
- HARVEY PSARELLIS, DAWNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
Questions
When was Ponchatoula Community Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 6, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Ponchatoula Community Care Center have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since September 20, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Ponchatoula Community Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Ponchatoula Community Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Ponchatoula Community Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.