Lake Charles Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Lake Charles Care Center
Lake Charles Care Center is a senior living community located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It offers short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care services. The facility is committed to providing exceptional care in a home-like setting.
(337) 439-0336

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Louisiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Louisiana average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Louisiana average: 2.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 10m per day

This home provides 1% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Louisiana average: 4h 9m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 182

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Louisiana average
Occupancy rate 71.2%
Residents per day (avg) 124
Occupancy rate
71.2%
Residents per day (avg)
124

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$11.7M
Profit
$848.3K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$11,733,360.00
Profit
$848,262.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.1M
52.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.7M
Total costs $10.9M
Bed community size
182-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

Facility Type
Medicare and Medicaid

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 195413
County: Calcasieu
Accreditations: Medicare and Medicaid certified, member of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association, American Healthcare Association and Lake Charles Chamber of Commerce

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: DIVERSIFIED HEALTH CARE-LAKE CHARLES, LLC
Profit status: For profit - Limited Liability company

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features: 24-hour surveillance cameras, fire protection including fire alarm, smoke detectors and sprinkler system

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor Policy: Visitors are welcome during typical waking hours.
Housekeeping: Yes
Linen Service: Yes
Utilities Included: Yes

Programs & Activities

Activities
There are planned activities daily, a birthday party each month and special events.
Religious Services
Non-denominational church service provided on Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
Volunteer Programs
Yes, operated by the Activities Director

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Meals are served restaurant-style in dining rooms with three nutritious, dietician approved and chef prepared meals per day.
Meals Included
Yes
Meals Per Day
3
Meal Schedule
Breakfast 7:40 am; Lunch 11:40 am; Dinner 5:40 pm

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Health Inspection Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.

Quality Measures Rating
1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring resident health outcomes and care practices.

Staffing Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Compare Nursing Homes around Lake Charles

The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
Landmark of Lake Charles
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

LA 70601
130
No
-
PUGH, WILLIAM
74.4%
$8,488,782.00
$4,542,706.00
53.5%
96.10
3/5
4.7935
4/5
3/5
1/5
17
+8%
+16%
+4%
Lake Charles Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

LA 70601
182
No
-
MAY, BRIAN
71.2%
$10,516,702.00
$6,149,933.00
58.5%
124.00
3/5
4.1708
4/5
3/5
1/5
13
-36%
+1%
-1%
Lake Charles Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
77
MAY, BRIAN
71.2%
$10,516,702.00
$6,149,933.00
58.5%
124.00
3/5
4.1708
4/5
3/5
1/5
13
-
-
-
Landmark of Lake Charles
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
45
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Resthaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
48
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Address 1.5 miles from city center

Address LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

139
Total Staff
119
Employees
20
Contractors
49,655
Total Hours (Quarter)
61
Avg Staff/Day
8.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse48.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse349.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant679.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
115 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
13 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.8%
of total hours from contractors
3,367 contractor hours this quarter
RN Director of Nursing: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Administrator: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6706726,47991100%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse3403413,05391100%9.7
RN Director of Nursing91104,2628088%7.6
Qualified Social Worker0227697582%6.3
Speech Language Pathologist0445776571%6.1
Administrator1125185257%10
Physical Therapy Assistant0225066470%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff1014906976%7.1
Physical Therapy Aide0444796369%6.9
Nurse Practitioner1014735864%8.2
Mental Health Service Worker1014645965%7.9
Dietitian1014636470%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0113706673%5.6
Registered Nurse4042743437%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist0222504145%5
Occupational Therapy Aide0111983943%5.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112533%8.3
Medical Director011555%1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 13
Citations per inspection
3.25

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Louisiana average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Louisiana average: 0.5

13 moderate citations More info Louisiana average: 23.7

0 minor citations More info Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation May 14, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 14, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 14, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 14, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
123 Total Residents
Medicare 14 (11.4%)
Medicaid 102 (82.9%)
Private Pay/Other 7 (5.7%)
Specialized Care Beds
22 Total Specialty Beds
12.1% of Bed Capacity
22
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
12.1%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.4
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 11.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.9
22% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.7%
14% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.3%
18% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 10.9%
36% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 17.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.8%
10% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.7%
11% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 11.2%
310% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.5%
104% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.2%
85% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 47.7%
133% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
7% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.2%
5% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
21% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.1%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.9%
19% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas.

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

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