The Gardens And Guardian
Lake Charles, Louisiana
1401 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA, 70605
The Gardens And Guardian Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $20,000
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.34 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.85 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.06 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.18 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 2 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 60 certified beds · ~43 avg residents/day (72% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare (Medicare)
About
The Gardens And Guardian is a for-profit, 60-bed skilled nursing facility located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It currently holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 2-star health inspection rating and a 2-star quality measures rating. The facility maintains a 3-star rating for its staffing levels.
Location
1401 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, Lake Charles, LA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for The Gardens And Guardian?
- The Gardens And Guardian has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did The Gardens And Guardian score on health inspections?
- The Gardens And Guardian received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for The Gardens And Guardian?
- The Gardens And Guardian has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does The Gardens And Guardian have?
- The Gardens And Guardian has 60 certified beds.
- Does The Gardens And Guardian accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, The Gardens And Guardian accepts Medicare.
- Where is The Gardens And Guardian located?
- The Gardens And Guardian is located at 1401 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA, 70605, Lake Charles, Louisiana.
- How can I contact The Gardens And Guardian?
- You can reach The Gardens And Guardian by phone at +1 337-480-1550.
Nearby facilities
- Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 0.6 mi
1525 W Mcneese St., Lake Charles, LA, 70605
- Resthaven Nursing & Rehab Center, Llc 0.6 mi
1103 W Mcneese, Lake Charles, LA, 70605
- Lake Charles Care Center 2.8 mi
2701 Ernest Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
- Rosewood Nursing Center 3.3 mi
534 15th Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
- Calcasieu Community Care Center 3.7 mi
4190 Gerstner Memorial Drive, Lake Charles, LA, 70607
About this data
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Where this data comes from
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