Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-06 · Fire 2025-08-06
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Ponchatoula, LA
Ponchatoula Community Care Center
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1560 Highway 51, Ponchatoula, LA
(985) 229-2112
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
140
Certified beds
Average residents
117
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Commcare Corporation
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2002-04-17
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.20
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.49
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.82
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.73
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
60%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
2.6
1 pts better
|
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
2.8
1.5 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
92.0%
8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.9%
5.1 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.7% |
3.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.5% |
1.8%
1.3 pts better
|
11.4%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.9% |
5.2%
0.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 32.0% |
23.1%
8.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
12.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.8% |
24.4%
14.6 pts better
|
16.7%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.6% |
22.2%
17.6 pts better
|
16.3%
11.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.4% |
20.1%
15.7 pts better
|
14.9%
10.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% |
2.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.0% |
16.9%
1.9 pts better
|
19.8%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.0% |
6.2%
4.2 pts better
|
5.1%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
83.6%
16.4 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.5% |
14.7%
1.2 pts better
|
12.0%
1.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
76.2%
23.8 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.8% |
27.8%
1 pts better
|
23.9%
2.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-08-15 · Fire 2024-08-15
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-09-20 · Fire 2023-09-20
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-06
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-08-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-09
C · Minimal harm
2024-08-15
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-09-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-13
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-20
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-20
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-31
B · Minimal harm
2023-09-20
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2023-10-31
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Commcare Corporation
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Commcare Management Corporation
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ford, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Harvey Psarellis, Dawn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Harvey Psarellis, Dawn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Harvey Psarellis, Dawn
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Hudson, Mary
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Lundberg, Alec
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Mangun, Garold
Corporate Director · Individual
Mangun, Garold
Corporate Officer · Individual
Prechter, Patricia
Corporate Director · Individual
Prechter, Patricia
Corporate Officer · Individual
Prechter, Patricia
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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