About The Heights Of GonzalesThe Heights Of Gonzales is located at 701 N Sarah Dewitt, Gonzales, TX, reachable at (830) 672-4530. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 132.0 certified beds and serves an average of 90 residents per day. It is part of the Touchstone Communities network (28 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2007-05-22. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
The Heights Of Gonzales is a strong choice for families in the Gonzales, TX area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightThe Heights Of Gonzales currently provides 3 hours 8 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 14 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 40.6% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 8 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 11 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours43 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours14 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 42 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours5 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe Heights Of Gonzales has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, The Heights Of Gonzales ranks 8783rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 643rd out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Gonzales, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,475 nationally and RN hours rank #13,620 nationally (#981 in TX).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
TX State Rank
Note
2022
2.98
#11,874 / 14,703
#816 / 1,177
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
2.94
#12,336 / 14,703
#848 / 1,177
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
2.10
#14,101 / 14,703
#1,118 / 1,177
⚠️ Bottom 5%
2025
2.25
#14,131 / 14,703
#1,133 / 1,177
⚠️ Bottom 5%
2026
3.13
#12,475 / 14,703
#762 / 1,177
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
TX State Rank
Note
2022
0.18
#13,720 / 14,703
#1,014 / 1,177
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2023
0.20
#13,548 / 14,703
#938 / 1,177
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2024
0.23
#13,360 / 14,703
#892 / 1,177
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2025
0.26
#13,161 / 14,703
#864 / 1,177
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
0.23
#13,620 / 14,703
#981 / 1,177
⚠️ Bottom 10%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Heights Of Gonzales is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2007-05-22. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (830) 672-4530 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
The Heights Of Gonzales holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 68.9/100, placing it #8783 of 14703 facilities nationally and #643 of 1177 in Texas. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at The Heights Of Gonzales receives a reported average of 3 hours 8 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 14 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 43 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 11 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 42 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 40.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The Heights Of Gonzales has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 38.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, The Heights Of Gonzales ranks 8783rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 643rd out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Gonzales, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,475 nationally and RN hours rank #13,620 nationally (#981 in TX). Our composite quality score of 68.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Gonzales, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/texas/gonzales/
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