Nursing Homes in ZIP 70737 (Gonzales, LA)

In ZIP 70737, Gonzales, LA, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 2.0 / 5 among rated providers.

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center3.032210298.9%57.1%2
Gonzales Healthcare Center1.012212085.0%50.0%2

Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 70737

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Families in ZIP 70737, Gonzales, LA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

All nursing homes in ZIP 70737

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center Gonzales, LA 70737 CMS rating 3.0 / 5102 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Gonzales Healthcare Center Gonzales, LA 70737 CMS rating 1.0 / 5120 beds

ZIP 70737 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 70737, 2 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 3.0 out of 5. 222 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.63 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 53.5%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $250,870 in fines.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating2.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerAscension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit
Certified beds (total)222
Providers with a federal penalty2
Total federal fines$250,870
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.63
Avg RN turnover53.5%

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What other ZIP codes near Gonzales have nursing homes?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Gonzales in the current snapshot.
Do any providers in ZIP 70737 have federal penalties?
2 providers in ZIP 70737 have at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $250,870. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.
How many nursing homes in ZIP 70737 have a published rating?
2 of the 2 nursing homes in ZIP 70737 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 70737?
The current CMS snapshot lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 70737 (Gonzales, LA).
Which nursing home in ZIP 70737 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 70737, at 3.0 out of 5.

Data & methodology

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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