Nursing Homes · Lake Charles, LA
Calcasieu Community Care Center
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SOURCE DATA JUL 2026
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Gardens and Guardian
1401 Country Club Road · Lake Charles, LA 70605 · 60 certified beds
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NPI 1861973489. Look this up in the CMS NPPES registry (opens in a new tab)
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About The Gardens and Guardian
The Gardens and Guardian is a nursing home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu County. Its reported capacity is 60 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 14 citations, the newest dated 5 March 2025. Federal enforcement records add 1 fine or payment denial action. Staffing reports put it at 5.42 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated July 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data July 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
10
5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
10
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
10
Inspection history (14)
Records from June 2022 to March 2025.
March 5, 2025 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-05 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-05.GOVJuly 10, 2024 · D
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-10 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-10.GOVJuly 10, 2024 · D
Citation F0640Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-10 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-10.GOVJanuary 23, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-23 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2024 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-23 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2024 · E
Citation F0867Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-23 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2024 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-23 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2024 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-23 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-23.GOVJune 21, 2023 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-21 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-21.GOVJune 21, 2023 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-21 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-21.GOVJune 29, 2022 · D
Citation F0947Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-29 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-06-29.GOVJune 29, 2022 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-29 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-06-29.GOVJune 29, 2022 · D
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-29 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-06-29.GOVJune 29, 2022 · C
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-06-29 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-06-29.GOV
Penalties (1)
Total fines on file: $0
March 5, 2025 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2025-03-27CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2025-03-27, lasting 1 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-03-05). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-05.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 5.42 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q45.57 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-015.57 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-015.42 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-015.42 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q15.42 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.15 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
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Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical LA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
Median · LA$7,604/moSee full LA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Lake Charles, with their own public records.
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of July 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Ownership type, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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