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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.
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.
Lake Charles Care Center is an established 182-bed nursing home on Ernest Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and has been open for 52 years. Brian May owns and runs the facility, which takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The neighborhood is highly walkable, scoring a 74, so family members and guests can easily take care of errands on foot when they come to visit.
Residents stay here for about 115 days on average, meaning the staff splits its time between short-term therapy after a hospital stay and regular long-term care. To keep up with everyone’s health, the 24-hour floor crew provides about 4 hours and 10 minutes of nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides doing most of the hands-on work. There is also a doctor on staff to handle routine checkups and medical needs, alongside rehabilitation and temporary respite care.
For daily routines, an on-site chef and a dietitian team up to serve three restaurant-style meals every day in the main dining rooms. The activities schedule keeps things moving with weekly events and monthly birthday parties. Between activities, the staff keeps up with medication management, personal care, and regular cleaning around the building.
Prospective residents can take a tour to check out the dining areas, room choices, and the walkable neighborhood setup. The daily routine of these medical and therapy services is served with hot meals, social events, and around-the-clock nursing care.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 58th out of 182 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 7m per day | ▼ 63% State avg: 19m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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.
| 1h 16m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 1h 10m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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.
| 2h 14m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 3h 6m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 3h 18m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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.
| 2m per day | ▼ 32% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 5m per day | ▼ 56% State avg: 12m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Similar to the Louisiana average: 71.8%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on May 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.
11 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
30% fewer staff per resident than Louisiana average
7% 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 5 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
5
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 25 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
25
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 67 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
67
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,904 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 0 | 67 | 26,714 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 0 | 25 | 11,239 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 8 | 1 | 9 | 3,962 | 79 | 86% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 575 | 57 | 62% | 10.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 551 | 53 | 58% | 8.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 542 | 60 | 65% | 9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 67 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 482 | 68 | 74% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 451 | 63 | 68% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 446 | 67 | 73% | 6.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 443 | 68 | 74% | 6.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 429 | 62 | 67% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 425 | 61 | 66% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 52 | 57% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 4 | 5 | 403 | 54 | 59% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 197 | 40 | 43% | 4.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 69 | 35 | 38% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 3% | 8.9 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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.
11.4
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 11.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.9
22% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.7%
14% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.3%
18% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
10.9%
36% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.8%
10% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.7%
11% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
11.2%
310% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.5%
104% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.2%
85% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
47.7%
133% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
7% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.2%
5% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
21% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.1%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.9%
19% 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.
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
57% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
123Residents 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 Lake Charles Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #9 / 186Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 186 homes in Louisiana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lake Charles's city center to Lake Charles Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Lake Charles Care Center is located in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana.
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14
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| Lake Charles Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Facility
182
LA AVG
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71.2%
Facility
71.2%
LA AVG
71.8%
Rank
#104 / 194 | -1% | 4.17
Facility
4.17
LA AVG
4.14
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#58 / 182 | -17% | +1% | $0
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$107.9k
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#1 / 187 | 13
Facility
13
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#26 / 187 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
LA AVG
3.9
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#54 / 187 | - | 130 | A+ |
74
Facility
74
LA AVG
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#17 / 368 | Brian May | $11.7M
Facility
$11.7M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#54 / 186 | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
LA AVG
$3.9M
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#9 / 186 | 71.9%
Facility
71.9%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#6 / 186 | 195413 | ||||
| Landmark of Lake Charles |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Facility
130
LA AVG
113
Rank
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74.4%
Facility
74.4%
LA AVG
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Rank
#89 / 194 | +4% | 4.79
Facility
4.79
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#18 / 182 | +22% | +16% | $0
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LA AVG
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Rank
#1 / 187 | 17
Facility
17
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#47 / 187 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#65 / 187 | - | 104 | - |
45
Facility
45
LA AVG
37
Rank
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Facility
$8.5M
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
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Facility
$6.1M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#47 / 186 | 71.6%
Facility
71.6%
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#8 / 186 | 195630 | ||||
| Rosewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center |
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Facility
150
LA AVG
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44.0%
Facility
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LA AVG
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Rank
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Facility
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LA AVG
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Facility
29
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#127 / 187 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
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73
Facility
73
LA AVG
37
Rank
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Facility
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LA AVG
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Rank
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Facility
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LA AVG
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Facility
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LA AVG
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Rank
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Facility
109
LA AVG
113
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77.1%
Facility
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LA AVG
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Rank
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Facility
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LA AVG
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Facility
21
LA AVG
25.7
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LA AVG
3.9
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45
Facility
45
LA AVG
37
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Facility
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LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
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Facility
$5.7M
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#55 / 186 | 42.9%
Facility
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LA AVG
42%
Rank
#121 / 186 | 195414 |
Lake Charles Care Center is in the Calcasieu Parish neighborhood of LAKE CHARLES.
The legal owner and operator of Lake Charles Care Center is Diversified Health Care-Lake Charles, Llc.
Lake Charles Care Center has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Lake Charles Care Center's occupancy is 71%.
Lake Charles Care Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.
Lake Charles Care Center received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
Lake Charles Care Center has 182 beds.
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