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Facility profile · CCN 195297

Pontchartrain Health Care Center

42 federal citations on record , including 3 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $162,920.

3 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
42
Total citations
42
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$162,920
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Care Planning14 Resident Rights5 Infection Control5 Nutrition & Dietary4 Environment & Safety3

Most common F-tags at this facility

F8805 F6414 F6563 F8423 F9212

Citation history

42 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jun 13, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Jun 13, 2025F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.KStandard
Jun 13, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.KStandard
Jun 13, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.KStandard
Jun 13, 2025F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Jun 13, 2025F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.EStandard
Jun 13, 2025F575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.CStandard
Apr 3, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint
Mar 5, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint
Mar 5, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Mar 5, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Nov 13, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EComplaint
Nov 13, 2024F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Oct 11, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Oct 11, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint
Oct 11, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Oct 11, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Oct 11, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Jul 31, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint
May 8, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
May 8, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FComplaint
May 8, 2024F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.FComplaint
May 8, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
May 8, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DComplaint
May 8, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.BComplaint
May 8, 2024F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DComplaint
May 8, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EComplaint
May 8, 2024F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.CComplaint
May 8, 2024F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.EStandard
Feb 15, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Feb 15, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Apr 27, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Apr 27, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Apr 27, 2023F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Apr 27, 2023F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Apr 27, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Apr 27, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Apr 27, 2023F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $162,920 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jun 13, 2025Fine$162,920—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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