Gardens And Guardian (The) is a nursing home in Lake Charles, LA, with 60 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $5,019 and range up to $5,059 per month. The average price in the community is $5,039, which is equal to the average price of $ 5,039 in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is more than the state average. If the resident needs added care, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is Medicare certified.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 5.6 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 2.2 hours with licensed nurses (0.3 by an RN and 1.9 by an LPN) and 3.4 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Special diet meals may not be available in all communities. This community provides a variety of special diets, including kosher meals and no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are five hospitals within 25 miles of Gardens And Guardian (The). The two closest hospitals are Lake Area Medical Center, which is 1.1 miles away, and Christus St Patrick Hospital, which is 3.5 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 2, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 3. The ratings for quality are poor (rating of 1) and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 2.

Some of the key amenities available at Gardens And Guardian (The) are:

• Pet Friendly
• Pool
• Activity Center
• Restaurant Style Dining
• Outdoor Areas