Nursing Homes in ZIP 70605 (Lake Charles, LA)
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 70605, Lake Charles, LA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 2.7 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Data profile for ZIP 70605
CMS data lets us profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 70605: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 331 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.05 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 40.4%. 3 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $63,411 in fines.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.7 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 331 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 3 |
| Total federal fines | $63,411 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.05 |
| Avg RN turnover | 40.4% |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 70605
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CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND COVE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 109 | 85.6% | 50.0% | 2 |
| RESTHAVEN NURSING & REHAB CENTER, LLC | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 162 | 108.6% | 11.1% | 1 |
| THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60 | 42.5% | 60.0% | 1 |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 70605
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 70605, Lake Charles, LA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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Data sources
All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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