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Lake Charles Care Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Lake Charles, LA
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Lake Charles Care Center

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Lake Charles, LA
CMS overall rating Info 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.
2701 Ernest Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Lake Charles Care Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
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Overview of Lake Charles Care Center

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.

Facility Direct Line (337) 439-0336
Facility Direct Line (337) 439-0336

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 24.9% Above LA avg. ▲ 24.9% Above LA avg.LA average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 44.9% Above LA avg. ▲ 44.9% Above LA avg.LA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 16.8% Below LA avg. ▼ 16.8% Below LA avg.LA average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 50.9% Below LA avg. ▼ 50.9% Below LA avg.LA average: 2.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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

Rank #107 / 192Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 192 homes we track in Louisiana for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 192 Louisiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. 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.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 107th out of 192 homes we track 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.

3h 45m

9% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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.
8m
−59% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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 19m
+6% State avg: 1h 15m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 18m
−7% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 14m
−7% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 30m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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
−29% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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.
4m
−68% State avg: 12m per day · National avg: 29m per day

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +6% above Louisiana average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day (avg)
138
Avg. Length of Stay Info 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.
115 days
Bed community size
182-bed community Rank #16 / 259Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 259 homes we track in Louisiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Louisiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. 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.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
52 years in operation Rank #1 / 92Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 92 homes we track in Louisiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Louisiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #17 / 343Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 343 homes 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 cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
76%
Rank #89 / 169Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 169 homes we track in Louisiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 169. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. 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.
Higher than the Louisiana average: 71.8%
Occupied beds
138 / 182
Average occupied beds in Louisiana homes 89 beds

License Details

Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid
CountyCalcasieu
CMS Certification Number195413
AccreditationsMedicare and Medicaid certified, member of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association, American Healthcare Association and Lake Charles Chamber of Commerce

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NameDiversified Health Care-Lake Charles, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour surveillance cameras, fire protection including fire alarm, smoke detectors and sprinkler system

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Visitor PolicyVisitors are welcome during typical waking hours.
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activitiesbirthday party each month
Religious ServicesNon-denominational church service provided on Sunday at 8:30 a.m
Volunteer Programoperated by the Activities Director

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.

Ranked 27th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana See full Louisiana ranking
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.

Ranked 14th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana See full Louisiana ranking
Quality Measures Rating
1 / 5

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

Ranked 97th (tied) of 157 homes in Louisiana See full Louisiana ranking
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.

Ranked 12th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana See full Louisiana ranking

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2022 · 4 years of data
Total health inspections 4

Louisiana average 6.5

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
13 Rank #26 / 199Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 199 homes we track in Louisiana for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana State average, with a ranking across all 199 LA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. 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.

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection
3.25 Rank #57 / 199Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 199 homes we track in Louisiana for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 199 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. 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.

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1

Serious health citations
0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

0 critical citations Louisiana average: 1.1
0 serious citations Louisiana average: 0.5
13 moderate citations Louisiana average: 23.7
0 minor citations Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 4 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

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 129
Employees 111
Contractors 18
Staff to resident ratio 1.05 : 1
30% fewer staff per resident than Louisiana average
Louisiana average ratio: 1.50 : 1 Louisiana average ratio: 1.50 : 1See full Louisiana ranking
Avg staff/day 59
Average shift 8.8 hours
7% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 8.2 hours Louisiana average shift: 8.2 hoursSee full Louisiana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 47,862

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 5 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 25 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 67 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 67
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

6.1%

2,904 contractor hours this quarter

Clinical Nurse Specialist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 RN Director of Nursing: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6706726,71492100%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse2502511,23992100%9.8
RN Director of Nursing8193,9627986%7.5
Administrator1015755762%10.1
Registered Nurse5055515358%8.9
Mental Health Service Worker1015426065%9
Other Dietary Services Staff1014836773%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0224826874%7.1
Dietitian1014516368%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide0224466773%6.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224436874%6.3
Qualified Social Worker0224296267%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist0224256166%6.8
Nurse Practitioner1014245257%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist1454035459%5.5
Occupational Therapy Aide0111974043%4.9
Medical Director011693538%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112733%8.9
67 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
25 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 86%
1 Administrator
% of Days 62%
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Penalties and fines

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.

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
Significantly below average Louisiana avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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
Below average Louisiana avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 123
Medicare
14
11.4% of residents
Medicaid
102
82.9% of residents
Private pay or other
7
5.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$14.2M
Net patient income Info 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."
-$368.4K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$14.2M Rank #26 / 192Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 192 homes we track in Louisiana. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info 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."
-$368.4K
Other income Info 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.
$1.2M
Payroll costs Info 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 #15 / 192Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 192 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$7.2M 50.5% of net patient revenue Info 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 #55 / 191Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 191 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info 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).
$7.4M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$14.5M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Brian May

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 195413

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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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (57% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
386 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 28%
Private pay 57%
Medicaid 15%
Discharges
411 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 28%
Private pay 52%
Medicaid 20%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Louisiana average is: 47.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
The Gardens Assisted Living ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
SNF
Lake Charles
60
Facility 60
LA AVG 113
Rank #226 / 259
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #101 / 169
-2%
5.44
Facility 5.44
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #6 / 192
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -66%+31%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 199
16
Facility 16
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #43 / 199
2.7
Facility 2.7
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #30 / 199
143A+
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 / 192
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #149 / 192
41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.9%
Rank #143 / 191
195636
High Hope Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
SNF
Sulphur
101
Facility 101
LA AVG 113
Rank #162 / 259
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #22 / 169
+26%
3.78
Facility 3.78
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #107 / 192
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -27%-9%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 199
8
Facility 8
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #7 / 199
2.0
Facility 2.0
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #2 / 199
-92A+-Elizabeth Broussard
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #104 / 192
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #108 / 192
45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.9%
Rank #98 / 191
195601
Lake Charles Care Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Lake Charles (Calcasieu Parish)
182
Facility 182
LA AVG 113
Rank #16 / 259
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #89 / 169
+5%
3.75
Facility 3.75
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #107 / 192
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -17%-9%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 199
13
Facility 13
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #26 / 199
3.3
Facility 3.3
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #57 / 199
-138A+
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 / 192
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #15 / 192
50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.9%
Rank #55 / 191
195413
Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Lake Charles
109
Facility 109
LA AVG 113
Rank #142 / 259
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #69 / 169
+8%
3.74
Facility 3.74
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #117 / 192
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ +94%-10%
$29.0k
Facility $29.0k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #126 / 199
21
Facility 21
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #79 / 199
3.5
Facility 3.5
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #78 / 199
286A+
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 / 192
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #89 / 192
46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.9%
Rank #93 / 191
195376
Landmark of Lake Charles ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Lake Charles (Calcasieu Parish)
130
Facility 130
LA AVG 113
Rank #85 / 259
77.0%
Facility 77.0%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #86 / 169
+6%
4.83
Facility 4.83
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #21 / 192
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ +22%+17%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 199
17
Facility 17
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #49 / 199
3.4
Facility 3.4
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #69 / 199
-100-
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 / 192
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #46 / 192
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.9%
Rank #38 / 191
195630
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana

Lake Charles Care Center 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).
LA

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
LA

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).
LA

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.
LA

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).
LA

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.
LA

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 Lake Charles Care Center

What neighborhood is Lake Charles Care Center in?

Lake Charles Care Center is in the Calcasieu Parish neighborhood of LAKE CHARLES.

Who is the owner of Lake Charles Care Center?

Lake Charles Care Center is legally operated by Diversified Health Care-Lake Charles, LLC.

Is Lake Charles Care Center in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Lake Charles Care Center?

Lake Charles Care Center's occupancy is 76%.

How long has Lake Charles Care Center been in business?

Lake Charles Care Center has been operating for approximately 52 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Lake Charles Care Center?

No, Lake Charles Care Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Lake Charles Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Lake Charles Care Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.

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