Ponchatoula Community Care Center
Ponchatoula, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195543) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (985) 229-2112 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ponchatoula Community Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Ponchatoula Community Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.18 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.2%, and the facility's CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Ponchatoula Community Care Center has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Ponchatoula Community Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa County, Louisiana, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since April 2002. The facility has 140 certified beds with an average daily census of 122.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials logged.
There is no indication in the CMS data that an abuse icon has been applied, and no Special Focus Facility designation is listed for this facility.
Ponchatoula Community Care Center is part of the Commcare Corporation chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.7 out of 5. There is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.2%; the staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 140 certified beds with an average of 122.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Commcare Corporation chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.7 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on April 17, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5 star scale; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9852292112 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9852292112 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195543?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.