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LAKE CHARLES CARE CENTER

2701 ERNEST STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Score: 55 / 100

With a score of 55 out of 100, Lake Charles Care Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Louisiana nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Lake Charles location.

Staffing at Lake Charles Care Center is near the national average, with 3.79 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Lake Charles Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.79 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.13 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.40 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.26 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.25 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.11 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
May 13, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 11 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0803 Severity E
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    May 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    May 13, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    May 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 52.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 11.0% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 10.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 10.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 55 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
182
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5