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The Heights of Gonzales
701 N Sarah Dewitt, Gonzales, TX 78629 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 676138
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★☆ 4 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 23 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 4 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 11
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- March 27, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | March 27, 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | December 13, 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 30 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: 0. How to read these citations
23 health citations across 7 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
July 31, 2026: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/07/2026 |
March 27, 2026: 5 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/10/2026 |
| D | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/31/2026 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/03/2026 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/03/2026 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/03/2026 |
January 28, 2026: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | F-0803 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/30/2026 |
December 13, 2024: 7 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/16/2024 |
| D | F-0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/16/2024 |
| D | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/14/2024 |
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/14/2024 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/16/2024 |
| D | F-0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/14/2024 |
| E | F-0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/14/2024 |
April 1, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/19/2024 |
October 20, 2023: 7 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/03/2023 |
| D | F-0849 | 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. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/24/2023 |
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/27/2023 |
| D | F-0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/27/2023 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/24/2023 |
| D | F-0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/03/2023 |
| D | F-0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/03/2023 |
October 6, 2023: 1 citation (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 03/24/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | F | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/03/2026 |
| 03/27/2026 | E | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/03/2026 |
| 03/27/2026 | E | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/24/2026 |
| 12/13/2024 | D | K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/20/2024 |
| 12/13/2024 | D | K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/30/2025 |
| 12/13/2024 | D | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/30/2024 |
| 12/13/2024 | E | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/30/2025 |
| 10/20/2023 | E | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/03/2023 |
| 10/20/2023 | E | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/26/2023 |
| 10/20/2023 | E | K-0352 | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/31/2023 |
| 10/20/2023 | E | K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/30/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.25 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.27 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.71 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.27 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.77 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.15 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 44.9 | 55.3 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 50 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Gonzales Healthcare Systems
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Touchstone Communities (25 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 132
- Average residents per day
- 93.4
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- May 22, 2007
- County/parish
- Gonzales
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
30 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GONZALES HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ANZALDUA, BRANDON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - GO LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BOENING, CHRISTOPHER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CAMPBELL, LESLIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CASTILLO, LYNNEA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DYER, ROGER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HISEY, COMMIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JOHNSON, TERI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SEHLKE, BRYON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ZUROVEC, DARRELL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| AEGIS THERAPIES, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CARVAJAL PHARMACY LTC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NUTRITIOUS LIFESTYLES, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PLANTE & MORAN PLLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TOUCHSTONE COMMUNITIES INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TOUCHSTONE REALTY - GONZALES, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TOUCHSTONE STRATEGIES - GO LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TRIDENT HEALTH SERVICES INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BOENING, CHRISTOPHER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CAMPBELL, LESLIE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CASTILLO, LYNNEA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DYER, ROGER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FELLBAUM, ERNEST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HISEY, COMMIE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JOHNSON, TERI | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SEHLKE, BRYON | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STUDER, STANLEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ZUROVEC, DARRELL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: The Heights of Gonzales. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HHSC long-term care complaint portal (TULIP). The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.