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Ponchatoula Community Care Center

1560 Highway 51, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Commcare Corporation · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Ponchatoula Community Care Center, with 10 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
5
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
140
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection5 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Tangipahoa Co. avg 2.67Louisiana avg 2.5This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Tangipahoa Co. avg: 2.67. Louisiana avg: 2.5.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

10
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
4
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32023
72024
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)8.81%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)0.92%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)4.82%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Commcare Corporation5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Harvey Psarellis, DawnCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Hudson, MaryW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Lundberg, AlecW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Prechter, PatriciaW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Ford, MichaelCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mangun, GaroldCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Prechter, PatriciaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Harvey Psarellis, DawnCORPORATE OFFICER
Mangun, GaroldCORPORATE OFFICER
Prechter, PatriciaCORPORATE OFFICER
Commcare Management CorporationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Harvey Psarellis, DawnOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Tangipahoa County.

1560 Highway 51, Ponchatoula
Tangipahoa County · LA · 70454
140 certified beds30.4514, -90.4570

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Progressive Care Center
CCN 195136
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Baton Rouge Gen Med Ctr, SNF
CCN 195139
Baton Rouge, LA451Not shown$0
Villa Feliciana Chronic Disease
CCN 195150
Jackson, LA114Shown$533,504
Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village
CCN 195156
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Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehab
CCN 195177
Slidell, LA112Not shown$507,925
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility
CCN 195180
Jefferson, LA555Not shown$8,186

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ponchatoula Community Care Center's CMS rating?

Ponchatoula Community Care Center has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Ponchatoula Community Care Center located?

Ponchatoula Community Care Center is located at 1560 Highway 51, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454 in Tangipahoa County, and CMS lists 140 certified beds.

Does Ponchatoula Community Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Ponchatoula Community Care Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Ponchatoula Community Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Ponchatoula Community Care Center's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.67 across 6 facilities in Tangipahoa County, and 2.5 across Louisiana. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Ponchatoula Community Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Ponchatoula Community Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
195543
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
140
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 10 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Aug 15, 20240732CStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2024
Aug 15, 20240761EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2024
Aug 15, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2024
Aug 15, 20240600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2024
Aug 15, 20240641DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2024
Aug 15, 20240658DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2024
Jun 13, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 6, 2024
Sep 20, 20230637BStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 31, 2023
Sep 20, 20230644DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 31, 2023
Sep 20, 20230842DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 31, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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