Nursing homes in Gonzales, LA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gonzales, part of the Ascension area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Gonzales, Louisiana, and the surrounding Ascension Parish area have two local nursing homes to consider when evaluating long-term care options. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Currently, no nursing homes in the 70737 ZIP code maintain a 5-star rating, with Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center standing out as the highest-rated facility locally.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Gonzales
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- NEXION HEALTH1 home
- CENTRAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY1 home
What to look for in Gonzales
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Gonzales reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center at 3★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Gonzales
| Ascension Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center CENTRAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Gonzales Healthcare Center NEXION HEALTH · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.