All citations for Pontchartrain Health Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 15, 2026

Showing 26 to 46 of 46 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 15, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 19, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0849, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 15, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0575, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 10, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.