About The Gardens And Guardian
Nursing home overview and details
The Gardens And Guardian is a for-profit nursing home in Lake Charles, LA, serving Calcasieu County and the surrounding community. The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 41.5 residents.
The Gardens And Guardian has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2012, bringing 14 years of experience in long-term care.
The Gardens And Guardian has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Lake Charles, LA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
The Gardens And Guardian has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Excellent
Quality Measures
Below Average
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
The Gardens And Guardian provides 5.57 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.39 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 68.1%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 60.0%. Weekend staffing averages 4.53 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
The Gardens And Guardian has 1 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at The Gardens And Guardian
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About The Gardens And Guardian
What is the CMS rating for The Gardens And Guardian?
The Gardens And Guardian has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does The Gardens And Guardian have?
The Gardens And Guardian has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 41.5 residents.
What type of facility is The Gardens And Guardian?
The Gardens And Guardian is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Calcasieu County in Lake Charles, LA.
How many doctors practice at The Gardens And Guardian?
2 physicians are affiliated with The Gardens And Guardian. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does The Gardens And Guardian have any safety concerns?
The Gardens And Guardian has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·