Skilled Nursing
Hammond Nursing Home
Scout 77Hammond, LA · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hammond.
Est. $6,800–$8,010/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingCMS verified
Ponchatoula Community Care Center
1560 Highway 51, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 · Tangipahoa County
90
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 87% full (121 of 140 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Ponchatoula's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Ponchatoula Community Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Ponchatoula, LA, with 140 certified beds and an average of about 121 residents per day. It operates as part of the Commcare Corporation network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.27 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.19 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.27 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Ponchatoula for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 140
- Avg. residents/day
- 121
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Commcare Corporation
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195543
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $6,800–$8,010/mo (median $7,220) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Hammond prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.27
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.19
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 0
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-06
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-08-15Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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, compar…
2024-08-15Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-08-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-08-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-08-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-08-15Severity C — minimalNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2024-06-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2023-09-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Fitness center
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
1560 Highway 51, Ponchatoula, LA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Ponchatoula Community Care Center
How much does Ponchatoula Community Care Center cost?
Ponchatoula Community Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Ponchatoula, LA area typically runs $6,800–$8,010 per month (median $7,220, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Ponchatoula Community Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Ponchatoula Community Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Ponchatoula Community Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.27 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Ponchatoula Community Care Center?
Ponchatoula Community Care Center has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-06). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Ponchatoula Community Care Center have availability?
Typically 87% full (121 of 140 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Ponchatoula Community Care Center offer?
Ponchatoula Community Care Center in Ponchatoula, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 140 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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