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The Heights of Gonzales

701 N Sarah Dewitt · Gonzales, TX 78629 · 132 certified beds

(830) 672-4530

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About The Heights of Gonzales

The Heights of Gonzales is a nursing home in Gonzales, Texas. Its capacity is 132 beds, above the Texas median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Touchstone Communities. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 22 citations, the most recent on March 27, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.93 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Gonzales. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

4.0

Staffing

1.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (22)

Records from October 2023 to March 2026.

  • March 27, 2026

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2026.

  • March 27, 2026

    Tag F0761

    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, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

  • March 27, 2026

    Tag F0690

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2026.

  • March 27, 2026

    Tag F0695

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2026.

  • March 27, 2026

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2026.

  • January 28, 2026

    Tag F0803

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.

  • December 13, 2024

    Tag F0583

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2024.

  • December 13, 2024

    Tag F0761

    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, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2024.

  • December 13, 2024

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 16, 2024.

  • December 13, 2024

    Tag F0814

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 16, 2024.

  • December 13, 2024

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2024.

  • December 13, 2024

    Tag F0690

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 16, 2024.

  • December 13, 2024

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2024.

  • April 1, 2024

    Tag F0695

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2024.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0849

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 24, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 24, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0842

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 27, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 3, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0609

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 3, 2023.

  • October 20, 2023

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 27, 2023.

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Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

2.93 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.14 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit

Part of Touchstone Communities, a chain of 25 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.8 overall, 2.9 for health inspections, 1.5 for staffing, 4.2 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.

Nursing Homes

Texas median$5,627/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Gonzales.

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