AExcellent · score 76/100 · #19 of 262 in Louisiana
The Gardens And Guardian
1401 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605 · 60 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 5.4 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Louisiana
2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8)top 10%
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why The Gardens And Guardian is graded A
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Louisiana nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 60 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
The Gardens And Guardian at a Glance
A
76/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.42 h.
100<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 8.
93<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
55<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 1 denials.
30<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Louisiana, medium facilities · CMS record 195636 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1401 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Phone3374801550
CountyCalcasieu
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds60
AcceptsMedicare
Special Focus FacilityNo
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