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The Guardian House
The Guardian House is a Nursing Home in Louisiana
The Guardian House is a Nursing Home in Louisiana
The Guardian House
The Guardian House is a Nursing Home in Louisiana
The Guardian House is a Nursing Home in Louisiana
Located in the heart of Lake Charles, Louisiana, The Guardian House stands out as a unique haven, offering a cozy yet modern environment. With private rooms that have been meticulously renovated, this home sets the stage for a truly personalized experience. Providing a comprehensive range of services, including long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, respite care, and IV therapy, The Guardian House ensures that residents’ varying needs are met with the utmost dedication.
At the core of The Guardian House’s offerings is a state-of-the-art therapy gym and a serene courtyard featuring a walking track. The facility goes beyond traditional care by providing escort assistance, travel companionship services, and validation therapy, creating an atmosphere that truly nurtures residents’ well-being. The campus, sprawling across multiple acres, boasts covered parking for added convenience. Notably, the facility’s multicultural staff, fluent in German, Korean, and Cantonese, caters to a diverse range of residents. As a meal-only facility, The Guardian House prioritizes dining experiences, and with a pet-friendly policy and a variety of recreational options, including golf, it offers a truly enriching and engaging lifestyle.
What families are saying
Quality of care and staff professionalism
Recurrent issues with the cleanliness of common areas, specifically the trash room, largely due to tenants not disposing of trash properly despite staff efforts to maintain cleanliness.
Care & staff
Cleanliness
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.Compare Nursing Homes around Lake Charles
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
-
Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Lake Charles
150
No
A+
73
GERIATRICS, LLC
35.7%
$6,114,556.00
$2,074,437.00
33.9%
67.60
1/5
3.0107
2/5
1/5
1/5
22
The Guardian House
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
-
14
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Choices Waiver
Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices
- General: Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- LA Specifics: High demand in urban areas.
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications, transitional support.
Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program
LA EDA Program
- General: Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$1,800/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- LA Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)
Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
- Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- LA Specifics: Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.
- Services: ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Louisiana PACE
- General: Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
- LA Specifics: Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).
- Services: Adult day care, medical care, personal care, transportation, drugs, respite.
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver
Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): $2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- LA Specifics: Includes transitional support from nursing homes.
- Services: Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week), personal care, respite, transitional aid.
Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid
Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program
- General: Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
- Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- LA Specifics: Medically Needy Spend-Down available.
- Services: Personal care, adult day care, limited in-home supports.
Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)
Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: None specified.
- LA Specifics: Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.
- Services: Emergency care, temporary housing, legal aid, care coordination (varies by case).
Senior Rx Program
Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)
- General: Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
- Income Limits (2025): Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
- Asset Limits: None specified.
- LA Specifics: Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.
- Services: Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts), application assistance.
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)
- General: Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).
- LA Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
- Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs.
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Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices
Community Choices Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA Specifics:High demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications, transitional support.
LA EDA Program
Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$1,800/month (varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- LA Specifics:Limited funding; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services
Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
- Income Limits (2025):$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- LA Specifics:Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need).
Louisiana PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
- LA Specifics:Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Adult day care, medical care, personal care, transportation, drugs, respite.
Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025):$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- LA Specifics:Includes transitional support from nursing homes.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week), personal care, respite, transitional aid.
Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program
Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
- Income Limits (2025):$943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- LA Specifics:Medically Needy Spend-Down available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care, adult day care, limited in-home supports.
Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services
Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:None specified.
- LA Specifics:Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Emergency care, temporary housing, legal aid, care coordination (varies by case).
Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)
Senior Rx Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
- Income Limits (2025):Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
- Asset Limits:None specified.
- LA Specifics:Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts), application assistance.
Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Requirements:
- General:Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).
- LA Specifics:High veteran population in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs.
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