7 nursing homes in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Calcasieu County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 7
- average CMS stars
- 3
- Medicaid certified
- 6
- beds
- 913
Which Lake Charles nursing homes take Medicaid
6 of the 7 nursing homes in Lake Charles are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: The Gardens and Guardian.
Star ratings across Lake Charles
The average overall CMS rating in Lake Charles is 3 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 1 |
| 3 of 5 | 3 |
| 2 of 5 | 1 |
| 1 of 5 | 1 |
All 7 nursing homes in Lake Charles
- Lake Charles Care Center2701 Ernest Street, Lake Charles 70601
- Resthaven Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC1103 W McNeese, Lake Charles 70605
- Rosewood Nursing Center534 15Th Street, Lake Charles 70601
- Landmark of Lake Charles2335 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles 70601
- Calcasieu Community Care Center4190 Gerstner Memorial Drive, Lake Charles 70607
- Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center1525 W Mcneese St., Lake Charles 70605
- The Gardens and Guardian1401 Country Club Road, Lake Charles 70605
Lake Charles nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| The Gardens and Guardian | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| Rosewood Nursing Center | 4 of 5 | 1 |
| Lake Charles Care Center | 4 of 5 | 6 |
| Landmark of Lake Charles | 4 of 5 | 6 |
| Calcasieu Community Care Center | 3 of 5 | 2 |
Fines and abuse flags in Lake Charles
3 homes were fined $89,681 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Louisiana
Louisiana's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Lake Charles
How much does a nursing home cost in Louisiana?
A shared room has a Louisiana median of $7,604 a month, a private room $8,076 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Louisiana?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Lake Charles, LA?
7 certified homes with 913 beds.
Which nursing homes in Lake Charles have the best ratings?
The Gardens and Guardian has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.