B

THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN

1401 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Score: 83 / 100

With a score of 83/100 and a B grade, The Gardens And Guardian is a well-regarded option in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 95th percentile statewide.

The Gardens And Guardian provides above-average staffing with 5.28 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 14 deficiencies at The Gardens And Guardian. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.28 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.37 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.06 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.34 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.33 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Mar 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 13 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jul 9, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0640 Severity D
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    Jul 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity E
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Jan 22, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jan 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 9.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 24.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 17.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 83 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 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
60
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3