The Heights Of Gonzales
701 N Sarah Dewitt, Gonzales, TX 78629 · Gonzales County
For-profit · 132 certified beds · 71% occupancy · (830) 672-4530
The U.S. government (CMS) rates The Heights Of Gonzales 4 out of 5 stars overall — above average. Its nurse staffing is 1% below the Texas median.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.25 nurse hours per resident per day. 1% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 44.9% · RN turnover: 50%
Safety & compliance flags
No CMS warning flags on record.
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0689 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Apr 3, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0690 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Apr 3, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Apr 3, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Mar 31, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Mar 27, 2026Corrected Apr 10, 2026
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Minimal harmTag F0803 · Jan 28, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jan 30, 2026
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0583 · Dec 13, 2024Corrected Dec 14, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0880 · Dec 13, 2024Corrected Dec 16, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0657 · Dec 13, 2024Corrected Dec 14, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0690 · Dec 13, 2024Corrected Dec 16, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 22 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Touchstone Communities chain (25 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.9★.