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Pontchartrain Health Care Center

1401 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 704489856268581182 certified beds · 102 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
10
since 2023
Deficiencies
45
3393
Penalties · 3 yrs
$105,898
1 fine
Last survey
2026-02-19
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 2
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Louisiana Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-02-19Complaint030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-06-13Standard173CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-04-03Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-03-05Complaint030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-11-13Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-10-11Complaint050CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-07-31Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-05-08Standard280CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-02-15Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-04-27Standard070CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Louisiana Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-02-19Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-19Record 195297-20260219-F585
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-19Record 195297-20260219-F641
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-19Record 195297-20260219-F865
2025-06-13Standard survey · 11 deficienciesOfficial report
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planningRecords
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 195297-20250613-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planningFalls
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 195297-20250613-F689
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity KHarm
Records
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 195297-20250613-F835
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 195297-20250613-F578
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 195297-20250613-F641
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 195297-20250613-F644
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 195297-20250613-F658
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 195297-20250613-F842
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 195297-20250613-F849
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 195297-20250613-F880
F575Post 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.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-10Record 195297-20250613-F575
2025-04-03Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-11Record 195297-20250403-F921
2025-03-05Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-26Record 195297-20250305-F609
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-26Record 195297-20250305-F656
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-26Record 195297-20250305-F921
2024-11-13Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-11Record 195297-20241113-F584
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-11Record 195297-20241113-F925
2024-10-11Complaint survey · 5 deficienciesOfficial report
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-25Record 195297-20241011-F641
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-25Record 195297-20241011-F658
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-15Record 195297-20241011-F695
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-25Record 195297-20241011-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-25Record 195297-20241011-F880
2024-07-31Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-03Record 195297-20240731-F842
2024-05-08Standard survey · 10 deficienciesOfficial report
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 195297-20240508-F641
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 195297-20240508-F644
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 195297-20240508-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 195297-20240508-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 195297-20240508-F813
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 195297-20240508-F814
F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 195297-20240508-F847
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 195297-20240508-F880
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 195297-20240508-F577
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Staffing
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 195297-20240508-F732
2024-02-15Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-30Record 195297-20240215-F677
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-30Record 195297-20240215-F880
2023-04-27Standard survey · 7 deficienciesOfficial report
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-11Record 195297-20230427-F578
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-11Record 195297-20230427-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-11Record 195297-20230427-F656
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-11Record 195297-20230427-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-11Record 195297-20230427-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-11Record 195297-20230427-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-11Record 195297-20230427-F880

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2025-06-13Civil money penalty$105,898CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.20
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 0.30 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.55
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 3.73 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.96
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover55%
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 48% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover60%
Facility
Louisiana
National
Louisiana 42% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityLouisianaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
4.9%5.6%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
2.4%3.5%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
23.1%22.7%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
9.5%2.1%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.2%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
33.3%17.8%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
7.2%5.2%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
34.5%23.2%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Pontchartrain Guest House Inc
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Goux, Lynette
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST48%
Inspired Healthcare Management, LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Laurent, Merrill
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Lavarine, Patricia
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Leach, Mary Lynn
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Goux, Jeremy
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Goux, Jeremy
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Goux, Lynette
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Goux, Lynette
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Goux, Lynette
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Goux, Timothy
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Goux, Timothy
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Inspired Healthcare Management, LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Laurent, Merrill
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Lavarine, Patricia
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Pontchartrain Guest House Inc
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Inspired Healthcare Management6 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Louisiana.

No county cost figures on file for St. Tammany.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01