Nursing homes in Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles, LA has 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 3 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens and Guardian1401 Country Club Road · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 60 | None |
| Lake Charles Care Center2701 Ernest Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 182 | None |
| Landmark of Lake Charles2335 Oak Park Blvd · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 130 | None |
| Calcasieu Community Care Center4190 Gerstner Memorial Drive · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| Rosewood Nursing Center534 15Th Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 150 | 2 ($26,270) |
| Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center1525 W McNeese St. · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 109 | 2 ($29,042) |
| Resthaven Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC1103 W McNeese · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 162 | 1 ($34,369) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Louisiana, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Lake Charles
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 10, 2026 · Lake Charles Care Center · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 31, 2026 · Rosewood Nursing Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 11, 2026 · Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 10, 2025 · Calcasieu Community Care Center · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 10, 2025 · Calcasieu Community Care Center · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.November 24, 2025 · Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 1, 2025 · Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.October 1, 2025 · Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.October 1, 2025 · Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 10, 2025 · Landmark of Lake Charles · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Questions about nursing homes in Lake Charles
Which nursing home in Lake Charles has the highest Medicare rating?
The Gardens and Guardian has the highest overall rating in Lake Charles: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Lake Charles have been fined?
3 of the 7 have been fined in the last three years, $89,681 in all. The most was $34,369, at Resthaven Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Lake Charles?
No. None of the 7 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Lake Charles is the largest?
Lake Charles Care Center, with 182 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.