Nursing homes in Lake Charles, LA

Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lake Charles, part of the Calcasieu area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.9★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents in Lake Charles, Louisiana, can access 7 nursing homes located across the 70605, 70601, and 70607 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities in Calcasieu Parish hold an average overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars. Families seeking top-tier care may consider The Gardens and Guardian, which currently maintains a 5-star rating, as the only facility in the city to achieve this designation.

What to look for in Lake Charles

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• No home in Lake Charles reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 5 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Lake Charles

1. 1
   THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN

   JKJ OPCO LLC · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   LAKE CHARLES CARE CENTER

   DIVERSIFIED HEALTH CARE-LAKE CHARLES, LLC · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   GRAND COVE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

   KENTER LLC · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   CALCASIEU COMMUNITY CARE CENTER

   COMMCARE CORPORATION · Large
   3.0
5. 5
   ROSEWOOD NURSING CENTER

   ROSEWOOD NURSING CENTER, LLC · Large
   2.0
6. 6
   Landmark of Lake Charles

   THE BEEBE FAMILY · Large
   2.0
7. 7
   RESTHAVEN NURSING & REHAB CENTER, LLC

   CENTRAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Large
   1.0

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