Nursing homes in Lake Charles, LA
7 CMS-certified nursing homes in Lake Charles, with an average overall rating of 2.7/5. That is 0.16 stars above the Louisiana average of 2.6.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, processing date 2026-09-01.
Highest-rated nursing homes in Lake Charles
By CMS overall rating, then by size.
All 7 facilities in Lake Charles
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| Facility | City | Overall | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens and Guardian | Lake Charles, LA | 5/5 | 60 | — |
| Lake Charles Care Center | Lake Charles, LA | 3/5 | 182 | — |
| Landmark of Lake Charles | Lake Charles, LA | 3/5 | 130 | — |
| CALCASIEU COMMUNITY CARE CENTER | Lake Charles, LA | 3/5 | 120 | — |
| Rosewood Nursing Center | Lake Charles, LA | 2/5 | 150 | $26,270 |
| GRAND COVE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER | Lake Charles, LA | 2/5 | 109 | $29,042 |
| RESTHAVEN NURSING & REHAB CENTER, LLC | Lake Charles, LA | 1/5 | 162 | $34,369 |
None of these facilities appears in the CMS abuse-icon or Special Focus Facility watch list in the current data.
Touring a nursing home in Lake Charles
Ask the same questions of each facility so the answers are comparable. The ones that separate good homes from poor ones are rarely about décor.
- Who is the director of nursing, and how long have they been here? Administrator and nursing turnover is published for every facility and is the clearest early warning sign.
- What are the staffing numbers on the unit my relative would live on? Facility-wide averages hide a thinly staffed wing.
- What happened in the last inspection, and what changed afterwards? Ask to see the plan of correction, not just the citation.
- How does Medicaid work here? Whether a facility accepts Medicaid on admission, or only after a private-pay period, changes the total cost more than any published average.
- How often do residents leave for the hospital? Rehospitalization rates trace directly back to staffing and clinical capability.
How many nursing homes are in Lake Charles, LA?
7 CMS-certified facilities, with 913 certified beds between them.
What is the average rating of nursing homes in Lake Charles?
2.7 out of 5 stars. That is 0.16 stars above the Louisiana average of 2.6.
How much does nursing home care cost in LA?
The state figure is on our Louisiana cost page and in the calculator. Facility pricing varies well beyond the state average, so confirm the daily rate with each home directly.