THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN is a 5-star (much above average) rated 60-bed nursing home in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. It has 3 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

the gardens and guardian

1401 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD · LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
5
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
5 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
2 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.37
Total Nurse Hours/Day
5.28
RN Turnover
57.1%
Total Staff Turnover
64.7%
Facility Info
Beds
60
Avg. Residents/Day
43
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
3
Complaint Deficiencies
1
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
March 2025 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN?
THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (Much Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN been fined or penalized?
Yes, THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $0.
How many deficiencies does THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN have?
THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN has 3 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN accepts Medicare.
How does THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN compare to other nursing homes in LAKE CHARLES?
Visit our LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana nursing homes page to see how THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN ranks against other facilities in the area.