The Guardian House

The Guardian House

Overview of The Guardian House

Serving the local area with residential care choices for older adults, The Guardian House is a senior living community in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The name denotes an atmosphere focused on support and attentive care, which many families look for when deciding on a community for their loved ones.

For prospective residents and their families, one practical consideration: the facility is in a car-dependent area with a Walk Score of 14. Most errands and activities then demand a vehicle. This is common in many Louisiana communities and means residents should plan transportation, whether through personal vehicles, family visits, or any community-offered transportation services. For families living outside the immediate area, visiting may require a short drive, but the community’s location in the Lake Charles region has reasonable access to local services and resources. A notable feature: The Guardian House welcomes pets. This can be valuable for residents, as pet ownership often supplies companionship and emotional support during the senior years. For prospects, many people see keeping a beloved pet significantly easing the transition to a senior living community. The community’s name and pet-friendly policy signal a focus on creating an inviting, personal environment for residents.

For families thinking of choosing The Guardian House, visiting in person and speaking directly with staff regarding daily life, programs, staffing, care options, and pricing will help determine if the community suits your loved one’s needs and preferences.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #94 / 111Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 94th out of 111 assisted living communities we track in Louisiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Louisiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Address 4.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lake Charles's city center to The Guardian House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the LA Dept. of Health (LDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Designated contact person from state licensing or disclosure records, when provided.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Villa Maria Retirement Center
AL
Lake Charles
118
Facility 118
LA AVG 79
Rank #14 / 79
Yes
41
Facility 41
LA AVG 42
Rank #60 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedRebecca See
31
Facility 31
LA AVG 23
Rank #13 / 44
A+
Brookdale Lake Charles
AL
MC
Lake Charles (The Ihles Townhomes)
100
Facility 100
LA AVG 79
Rank #23 / 79
Yes
51
Facility 51
LA AVG 42
Rank #33 / 111
SuiteTONYA LANGLINAIS
48
Facility 48
LA AVG 23
Rank #2 / 44
A+
Stonebridge Place
AL
MC
Sulphur
93
Facility 93
LA AVG 79
Rank #32 / 79
No
67
Facility 67
LA AVG 42
Rank #18 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBELINDA HARGRAVES
34
Facility 34
LA AVG 23
Rank #11 / 44
A+
The Gardens Assisted Living
AL
NH
SNF
Lake Charles
60
Facility 60
LA AVG 79
Rank #53 / 79
Yes
14
Facility 14
LA AVG 42
Rank #94 / 111
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26
Facility 26
LA AVG 23
Rank #19 / 44
A+
The Guardian House
AL
Lake Charles-No
14
Facility 14
LA AVG 42
Rank #94 / 111
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Louisiana

The Guardian House is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General 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).
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High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
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Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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).
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Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

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

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General 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.
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Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General 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).
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Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General 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

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

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

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None specified.
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Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age
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

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about The Guardian House

Is The Guardian House in a walkable area?

The Guardian House has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at The Guardian House?

No, The Guardian House has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of The Guardian House?

Yes — there is 1 photo of The Guardian House in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Guardian House provide?

The Guardian House offers Assisted Living.

What is the address of The Guardian House?

The Guardian House is located at 1401 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605.

What is the phone number of The Guardian House?

(210) 733-3349 will put you in contact with the team at The Guardian House.

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