Gonzales, TX

The Heights Of Gonzales

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

701 N Sarah Dewitt, Gonzales, TX

(830) 672-4530

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

132

Certified beds

Average residents

90

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Touchstone Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2007-05-22

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.23

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.72

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.19

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.70

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

60%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

41%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
2.1
0.4 pts better
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.0
2.1
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.4%
97.1%
0.3 pts better
93.4%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
97.9%
1 pts better
95.5%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
3.3%
0.7 pts better
3.3%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.5%
2.7%
1.2 pts better
11.4%
9.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.8%
3.3%
1.5 pts better
5.4%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.1%
18.9%
5.8 pts better
19.6%
6.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.0%
10.8%
5.8 pts better
16.7%
11.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 6.4%
15.4%
9 pts better
16.3%
9.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.1%
16.1%
6 pts better
14.9%
4.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
0.5%
0.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 19.0%
15.0%
4 pts worse
19.8%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
4.2%
2.4 pts better
5.1%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.5%
89.7%
5.8 pts better
81.7%
13.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 16.6%
12.0%
4.6 pts worse
12.0%
4.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
1.5%
0.9 pts better
1.6%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.0%
88.0%
6 pts better
79.7%
14.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 31.8%
25.9%
5.9 pts worse
23.9%
7.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-13 · Fire 2024-12-13

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-20 · Fire 2023-10-20

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-31 · Fire 2022-08-31

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-13

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-13

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-13

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-12-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-11-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K352 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-10-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-11-03

Inspection history

Recent health citations

C · Minimal harm 2026-01-28

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2026-01-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-13

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-13

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-13

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-12-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-13

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 2024-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-13

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-12-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-01

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

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 2023-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

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 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-20

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-03-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2022-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2022-09-23

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Gonzales Healthcare Systems

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 3 facilities 2013-12-31
Anzaldua, Brandon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-08-01
Boening, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2020-01-13
Campbell, Leslie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2020-04-01
Castillo, Lynnea

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2013-12-31
Dyer, Roger

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-07-20
Hisey, Commie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-08-10
Johnson, Teri

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-05-01
Keybank National Association

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 44 facilities 2021-07-01
Sehlke, Bryon

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 25 facilities 2016-12-16
Touchstone Strategies - Go LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2013-12-31
Zurovec, Darrell

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 26 facilities 2017-08-01

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