Pontchartrain Health Care Center was owned by Pontchartrain Guest House, Inc. as of the first quarter of 2026, data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shows. Located in St. Tammany County, the facility has operated under this ownership since July 16, 1990.
The facility is designated as a for-profit nursing home.
The CMS reported an overall rating of 1 for Pontchartrain Health Care Center during that time. This rating is below Louisiana’s statewide nursing home average of 2.5. Ratings from CMS assess factors including health inspections, staffing levels, and resident care quality.
The nursing home provided care to an average of 102.7 residents daily in the first quarter of 2026, with a capacity of 182 beds, based on CMS data. Pontchartrain Health Care Center is not affiliated with a hospital.
The facility received one fine totaling $105,898 and incurred one penalty as of the first quarter of 2026.
Six for-profit nursing homes operated within St. Tammany County, Louisiana, during that period.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate a continued rise in the older adult population in the United States, coupled with a decline among younger age groups. From 2020 to 2024, Americans 65 and older rose by 13%, while those under 18 decreased by 1.7%. The nation’s older adult demographic has increased substantially over the past century, from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.
According to a 2021 study, nearly half of individuals in this age group—approximately 28 million—may eventually require long-term services and support. The study also projects that more than one-third of older adults may need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, which focuses on insurance education. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | ACT Investments, LLC and Medico, LLC | For profit – Limited Liability company | 4 | 163.7 |
| Greenbriar Community Care Center | Commcare Corporation | Non profit – Corporation | 5 | 159.6 |
| Heritage Manor of Mandeville | ACT Investments, LLC and Trans Med, LLC | For profit – Limited Liability company | 2 | 111.3 |
| Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehab | LA 10 Opco Holdco, LLC | For profit – Limited Liability company | 1 | 77 |
| Pontchartrain Health Care Center | Pontchartrain Guest House, Inc. | For profit – Corporation | 1 | 102.7 |
| Trinity Trace Community Care Center | Commcare Corporation | Non profit – Corporation | 4 | 107.2 |
Information in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The underlying data is available here.
