The Heights of Gonzales
701 N Sarah Dewitt, Gonzales, TX 78629 · (830) 672-4530
For profit - Corporation · 132 certified beds
The Heights of Gonzales has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 5 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 27, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 27, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.March 27, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 27, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 27, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 27, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 31, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 28, 2026 · F0803 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 1, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.25 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.27 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.27 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.9% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 132 |
| Average residents per day | 93.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Avir at Gonzales Gonzales · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Silver Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Bastrop · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Bastr Bastrop · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent Bastrop · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bertram Nursing and Rehabilitation Bertram · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Heights of Gonzales on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.