Lake Charles Care Center
2701 Ernest Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 · (337) 439-0336
For profit - Limited Liability company · 182 certified beds
Lake Charles Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 5 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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 May 14, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.May 14, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 14, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.May 14, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 14, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 14, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 10, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.36 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.12 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.18 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.06 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.7% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 182 |
| Average residents per day | 138.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Gardens and Guardian Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Landmark of Lake Charles Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Calcasieu Community Care Center Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Rosewood Nursing Center Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Lake Charles · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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