THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN

1401 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana 70605

Phone: (337) 480-1550

5/5Much Above Average

Verified Data

Sources: CMS Care CompareUpdated: April 2026How we compile →

Facility Report Card

Overall CMS rating is 5/5 stars — "Much Above Average."
Total nurse staffing of 4.9 hrs/resident/day is well above the national average (~3.8).
RN staffing is low at 0.34 hours per resident per day.
Staff turnover rate of 65% is high, which may affect care continuity.
No fines recorded in the current CMS reporting period.
14 deficiencies recorded.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall

Much Above Average

Health Inspection

Much Above Average

Staffing

Average

Quality Measures

Below Average

Staffing Data

Total Nurse Staffing (hrs/resident/day)	4.87
RN Staffing (hrs/resident/day)	0.34
Staff Turnover Rate	64.7%
Staffing Star Rating

Penalties & Fines

Fines

Total Fine Amount

Deficiencies

Severe Deficiencies

Facility Details

Certified Beds	60
Average Residents/Day	43.1
Ownership Type	For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type	Medicare
Continuing Care Community	No
Resident & Family Council	Resident
Ownership Changed (12 mo)	No
Special Focus Status	None
CMS Certification #	195636

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating of THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN?

THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered "Much Above Average." This composite score reflects health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures as reported by CMS Care Compare.

How many beds does THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN have?

THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN is a medium-sized facility with 60 certified beds and an average of 43.1 residents per day. It is located in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana.

What is the staffing level at THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN?

THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN provides 4.87 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, which is above the national average. Registered Nurse (RN) hours are 0.34 per resident per day. The total nursing staff turnover rate is 64.7%.

Has THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN received any fines or penalties?

Yes, THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN has received 0 fines totaling $0 and 1 total penalty. The facility has 14 recorded deficiencies.

What type of ownership is THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN?

THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" by CMS.

Is THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN Medicare or Medicaid certified?

THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN is certified as "Medicare" by CMS. This means it participates in Medicare programs and must meet federal quality standards.

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