Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center
Gonzales, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195401) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $158,838
Phone: (225) 644-6581 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center reports total nurse hours of 3.68 per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.6%.
CMS Care Compare records 2 federal fines totaling $158,838.00 for Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Gonzales, Louisiana (Ascension County), first approved for federal certification on March 1, 1997. The facility is certified for 102 beds and, per CMS Care Compare data, has an average daily census of 98.9 residents. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and is part of the Central Management Company chain, which operates 21 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Staffing 2 stars, and Quality Measures 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.68, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.6%.
On penalties, CMS Care Compare records 2 federal fines totaling $158,838.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility in the provided data.
Families should verify current details, including any recent inspection findings, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ascension Oaks has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.68 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 45.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $158,838.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 102 beds, with an average daily census of 98.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Central Management Company chain, which has 21 facilities averaging a 2.6-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for federal certification on March 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2256446581 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 2256446581 to arrange a visit and verify conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195401?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.