5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Ensconced within the charming locale of Lake Charles, Louisiana, The Gardens Assisted Living stands as a beacon of comprehensive care and support. Here, residents experience a harmonious blend of elevated independence and round-the-clock health assistance, ensuring a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. With vigilant staff available 24/7, the community provides attentive care to manage both cognitive and physical needs. Services include physician house calls, dietary support, a serene chapel for weekly worship, medication reminders, and the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services, fostering an environment of comfort and ease.
The Gardens Assisted Living offers a diverse array of living options, including one and two-bedroom assisted living apartments, each thoughtfully designed to facilitate not only practicality but also a sense of home. This inviting community is tailored to meet the needs of seniors, providing the ideal space for aging gracefully. With features like walk-in showers and individual climate control, the apartments offer both convenience and comfort. The community caters to those seeking an active lifestyle with a range of amenities, making it the perfect destination for assisted living for seniors. From scheduled transportation to salon services, an ice cream parlor, a well-equipped therapy gym, and complimentary Wi-Fi, the home ensures that residents enjoy a truly fulfilling and engaging experience.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Hours per resident per day vs Louisiana averages
Total nursing care
This home is ranked 19th out of 195 homes in Louisiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 48m
16% above state avg
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
All 6 underlying metrics are above the state average
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Louisiana average 25.7
Louisiana average 3.95
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
9% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
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Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
88% more staff per resident than Louisiana average
6% better than Louisiana average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 2 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
2
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
13 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
26 total: 14 full-time employees and 12 contractors.
26
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
53 total: 33 full-time employees and 20 contractors.
53
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,062 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 20 | 53 | 12,313 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 12 | 26 | 5,253 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2,184 | 74 | 80% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 961 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 723 | 66 | 72% | 10.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 707 | 78 | 85% | 6.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 703 | 69 | 75% | 10.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 567 | 68 | 74% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 530 | 62 | 67% | 8.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 510 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 62 | 67% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 388 | 29 | 32% | 13 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 356 | 66 | 72% | 4.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 259 | 58 | 63% | 3.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 162 | 27 | 29% | 6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 7 | 7 | 81 | 21 | 23% | 3 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 5% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
81% lower than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: $103K
51% fewer fines than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
226% more payment denials than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 5, 2025 · 1 days
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 5, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.8
16% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 11.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.9
12% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.1%
32% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.8%
10% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.4%
61% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
14.5%
431% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.4%
16% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.2%
95% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.5%
34% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
8% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.7%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.3%
18% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.6%
80% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.8%
10% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 76.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
70% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
30% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
44Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for The Gardens Assisted Living from 2013–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #149 / 193Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 149th out of 193 homes in Louisiana. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #143 / 192Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 192 homes in Louisiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Apartment
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (70% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lake Charles's city center to The Gardens Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.13 miles to nearest hospital (CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the LA Dept. of Health (LDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| High Hope Care Center | NH HOS SNF | Sulphur | 101
Facility
101
LA AVG
113
Rank
#162 / 259 |
91.1%
Facility
91.1%
LA AVG
70.3
Rank
#22 / 175 | +30% | 3.47
Facility
3.47
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#145 / 195 | -27% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 200 | 8
Facility
8
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#7 / 200 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#2 / 200 | - | 92 | A+ | - | Elizabeth Broussard | $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#104 / 193 | $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.4M
Rank
#108 / 193 | 45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
47.8%
Rank
#98 / 192 | 195601 | ||||
| The Gardens Assisted Living | NH AL SNF | Lake Charles | 60
Facility
60
LA AVG
113
Rank
#226 / 259 |
69.2%
Facility
69.2%
LA AVG
70.3
Rank
#102 / 175 | -2% | 4.81
Facility
4.81
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#19 / 195 | -66% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 200 | 16
Facility
16
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#43 / 200 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#30 / 200 | 1 | 42 | A+ |
14
Facility
14
LA AVG
40
Rank
#301 / 343 | Justin Wilcoxon | $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#137 / 193 | $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.4M
Rank
#149 / 193 | 41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
47.8%
Rank
#143 / 192 | 195636 | ||||
| Lake Charles Care Center | NH MC SNF | Lake Charles (Calcasieu Parish) | 182
Facility
182
LA AVG
113
Rank
#16 / 259 |
71.3%
Facility
71.3%
LA AVG
70.3
Rank
#98 / 175 | +1% | 4.17
Facility
4.17
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#63 / 195 | -17% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 200 | 13
Facility
13
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#26 / 200 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#58 / 200 | - | 130 | A+ |
74
Facility
74
LA AVG
40
Rank
#17 / 343 | Brian May | $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#26 / 193 | $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.4M
Rank
#15 / 193 | 50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
47.8%
Rank
#55 / 192 | 195413 | ||||
| Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC SNF | Lake Charles | 109
Facility
109
LA AVG
113
Rank
#142 / 259 |
76.8%
Facility
76.8%
LA AVG
70.3
Rank
#87 / 175 | +9% | 3.56
Facility
3.56
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#135 / 195 | +94% | -14% | $29.0k
Facility
$29.0k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#127 / 200 | 21
Facility
21
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#80 / 200 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#79 / 200 | 2 | 84 | A+ |
36
Facility
36
LA AVG
40
Rank
#187 / 343 | Tracy Beebe | $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#86 / 193 | $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.4M
Rank
#89 / 193 | 46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
47.8%
Rank
#93 / 192 | 195376 | ||||
| Landmark of Lake Charles | NH HOS MC SNF | Lake Charles (Calcasieu Parish) | 130
Facility
130
LA AVG
113
Rank
#85 / 259 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
LA AVG
70.3
Rank
#62 / 175 | +14% | 4.79
Facility
4.79
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#19 / 195 | +22% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 200 | 17
Facility
17
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#49 / 200 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#70 / 200 | - | 104 | - |
45
Facility
45
LA AVG
40
Rank
#130 / 343 | William Pugh | $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#78 / 193 | $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.4M
Rank
#46 / 193 | 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
47.8%
Rank
#38 / 192 | 195630 |
The Gardens Assisted Living is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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The Gardens Assisted Living has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The Gardens Assisted Living's occupancy is 66.5%.
The Gardens Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, The Gardens Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
The Gardens Assisted Living is registered as a for-profit in LA.
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Gardens Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
The Gardens Assisted Living is located at 1401 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605.
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