Lake Charles Care Center
Lake Charles, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195413) · 182 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (337) 439-0336 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Charles Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of about 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Lake Charles Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including only about 0.12 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.7%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Lake Charles Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data available does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Lake Charles Care Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Lake Charles, Calcasieu County, Louisiana, certified to serve Medicare and Medicaid residents since May 1997. The facility is licensed for 182 certified beds and reported an average daily census of 138.1 residents.
Per CMS Care Compare data, Lake Charles Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The four component ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 4, Quality Measures rating of 1, and Staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.36 hours per resident per day, with only 0.12 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.7%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, meaning there is no federal fines on record for this facility, and 0 payment denials have been recorded.
CMS data available for this facility does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation. No ownership change within the past 12 months was reported, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation information was provided in the data reviewed.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lake Charles Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including only 0.12 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 51.7%. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 182 beds and reported an average daily census of 138.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided, so contact the facility at 3374390336 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (4 stars here), Staffing (2 stars), Quality Measures (1 star), and an Overall rating (3 stars) that combines these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3374390336 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3374390336 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195413?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.