The Gardens And Guardian
Lake Charles, LA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 195636) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (337) 480-1550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Gardens And Guardian holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
The Gardens And Guardian reports total nurse staffing of about 5.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing star rating of 3, and nursing staff turnover of 62.5%.
The Gardens And Guardian has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but CMS shows 1 payment denial on file; no abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data.
About this facility
The Gardens And Guardian is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Lake Charles, Calcasieu County, Louisiana, with 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 42.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 2012. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its staffing rating is 3 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars. These four component ratings should be reviewed individually, as they reflect different aspects of care.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 5.41879 per resident per day, with RN hours per resident per day of 0.32316. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, the facility does have 1 payment denial on record. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile is built solely from the CMS dataset provided and does not reflect firsthand visits or additional verification.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Gardens And Guardian has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The data on file lists this facility as a Medicare provider; contact the facility at 3374801550 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.42 hours per resident per day, with 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, a 3-star staffing rating, and 62.5% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS shows no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total), but there is 1 payment denial on file.
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?
The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 42.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare certification on March 21, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (5 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (2 stars), each reflecting a different dimension of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3374801550 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3374801550 to arrange a visit and review its full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195636?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.