THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN
1401 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN Compares
THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.4%) is below the Louisiana average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lake Charles, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.0% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (36% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (59% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.2% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.5% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN with other nursing homes in Lake Charles.
How is THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.0% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN's rating advantage in Lake Charles?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 stars across 7 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Lake Charles
Lake Charles sits in Calcasieu Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 29,910 (14.7%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $52,866
- Median home value
- $160,800
Demographics for Calcasieu Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lake Charles.
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