Ponchatoula Community Care Center
Nursing Home · Ponchatoula, LA
CMS certification number195543
Contact & location
1560 Highway 51Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Tangipahoa County
- Phone
- (985) 229-2112
- ZIP code
- 70454 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day
- 122.2 (87% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Commcare Corporation
- Chain
- Commcare Corporation (14 facilities, avg 3.7★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 17, 2002
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.18 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.17 (state 0.30 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.40 (state 1.15 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.62 (state 2.27 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.42 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.2 (state 47.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 41.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 6, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 4 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-15 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-15 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-15 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-06-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2023-09-20 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-09-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-09-20 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Commcare Corporation (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ford, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mangun, Garold (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Prechter, Patricia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mangun, Garold (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Prechter, Patricia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Commcare Management Corporation (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hudson, Mary (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lundberg, Alec (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Prechter, Patricia (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Ponchatoula Community Care Center?
Ponchatoula Community Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Louisiana.
How many beds does Ponchatoula Community Care Center have?
It has 140 certified beds and cares for about 122 residents per day.
Has Ponchatoula Community Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Ponchatoula Community Care Center?
It is part of Commcare Corporation and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Ponchatoula Community Care Center?
(985) 229-2112. The facility is located at 1560 Highway 51, Ponchatoula, LA 70454.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.