The Heights of Gonzales
Nursing Home · Gonzales, TX
CMS certification number676138
Contact & location
701 N Sarah DewittGonzales, TX 78629
Gonzales County
- Phone
- (830) 672-4530
- ZIP code
- 78629 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 132
- Residents per day
- 93.4 (71% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Gonzales Healthcare Systems
- Chain
- Touchstone Communities (25 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- May 22, 2007
- 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
- 3.25 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.27 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.71 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.27 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.77 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.9 (state 55.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 54.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 27, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 11 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-27 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-27 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-27 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-03-27 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-01-28 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2024-12-13 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-12-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-12-13 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-12-13 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-12-13 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-12-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-12-13 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-04-01 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2023-10-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-20 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-20 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-10-20 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-27 |
| 2023-10-20 | 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 2023-10-27 |
| 2023-10-20 | 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. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-24 |
| 2023-10-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales Healthcare Systems (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Keybank National Association (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aegis Therapies, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boening, Christopher (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Campbell, Leslie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carvajal Pharmacy LTC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castillo, Lynnea (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dyer, Roger (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fellbaum, Ernest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hisey, Commie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Teri (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nutritious Lifestyles, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Plante & Moran Pllc (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sehlke, Bryon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Studer, Stanley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Touchstone Communities INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Touchstone Realty - Gonzales, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Touchstone Strategies - Go LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Trident Health Services INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zurovec, Darrell (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anzaldua, Brandon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boening, Christopher (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Campbell, Leslie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castillo, Lynnea (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dyer, Roger (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hisey, Commie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Teri (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sehlke, Bryon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Touchstone Strategies - Go LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zurovec, Darrell (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of The Heights of Gonzales?
The Heights of Gonzales has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.
How many beds does The Heights of Gonzales have?
It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 93 residents per day.
Has The Heights of Gonzales been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns The Heights of Gonzales?
It is part of Touchstone Communities and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of The Heights of Gonzales?
(830) 672-4530. The facility is located at 701 N Sarah Dewitt, Gonzales, TX 78629.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.