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The Gardens And Guardian
1401 Country Club Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for this senior living community present a mixed picture, with many highlighting the exceptional care and positive experiences, while others express significant concerns.
- Several reviewers praise the care as "phenomenal," noting that the staff makes residents feel like family and that the facility offers a welcoming and friendly environment.
- Many testimonials commend the staff for being attentive, caring, and responsive, particularly highlighting the skilled nursing and rehab services that helped their loved ones regain independence.
- The facility is described as clean, inviting, and well-maintained, with private rooms and amenities that contribute to a comfortable stay. The presence of both skilled nursing and assisted living services on one campus is seen as a significant advantage.
- However, some reviews express dissatisfaction with aspects of the facility's management and care. Concerns include communication issues, staffing levels, and instances of perceived neglect or mistreatment.
- One reviewer specifically criticizes the facility for not re-admitting their mother after a hospital visit, citing a lack of compassion and communication from the management.
- Another negative review mentions poor work conditions and management practices, suggesting that these issues impact the quality of care provided to residents.
Overall, while many reviews reflect positive experiences with the care and environment provided by the facility, there are significant concerns that potential residents and their families may want to consider.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 1
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Short-term quality measure rating:
1
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 21, 2012
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare
Nursing home capacity: 60
Total current residents: 40
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 5
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 5
Total cost of fines: $52708
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-22 | 2023-04-07 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| 2023-02-22 | 2023-04-07 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-30 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-30 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-30 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-30 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2023-06-21 | 2023-08-03 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2023-06-21 | 2023-08-03 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-12 | C | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-12 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-08-12 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. |
| 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-26 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-26 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-26 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. |
| 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-26 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-26 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-07-13 | $650 |
| 2020-09-07 | $975 |
| 2020-09-14 | $1,300 |
| 2021-01-18 | $1,625 |
| 2022-06-29 | $15,000 |
| 2022-08-17 | $15,433 |
| 2022-08-17 | $15,000 |
| 2023-02-22 | $20,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Prien which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 7,810 (very small town).
- The average income is $97,916, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 85
- Low Temperature: 54
- Average Temperature: 71.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 189 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 175 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year
- The median age is 31.8 years old, very low compared to other cities.
- 5.89% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 4.23% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 48% Black or African-American, 3% Hispanic or Latino, and 45% White.
- The crime rate is 7.45 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.67 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 4.53 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.94 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
Market Basket
0.4 miles awayAlbertson's
1.5 miles awayAlbertsons
1.8 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.9 miles awaySam's Club
2.2 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Country Club / Guardians
0.1 miles awayCountry Club / Pecan Acres
0.1 miles awayCountry Club / Market Basket
0.5 miles awayNelson Rd / Skate city
0.5 miles awayNelson Rd / Wilmax St
0.7 miles awayBanks
Investar Bank
6.5 miles awayWoodforest Bank
7.9 miles awayCapital One
9.5 miles awayFirst National Bank of DeRidder
11.6 miles awayHospitals
Lake Area Medical Center
1.0 miles awayCHRISTUS Saint Patrick Hospital
3.4 miles awayDubuis Hospital of Lake Charles
3.5 miles awayLake Charles Memorial Hospital
3.5 miles awayWest Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
8.7 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.5 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
2.0 miles awayBrookshire Brothers Pharmacy
9.0 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
9.6 miles awayDentists
Dr. Simms
3.5 miles awayLynn Family Dentistry
7.3 miles awayParks
Nelson Road Park
0.8 miles awayLake Charles
0.9 miles awayWeaver Road Park
1.2 miles awayTuten Park
1.3 miles awayCollege Oaks Park
2.0 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Prien Lake Mall
2.4 miles awayGillis Village
14.5 miles awayCulture
Imperial Calcasieu Museum - The Annex Gallery
3.4 miles awayArts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana
4.5 miles awayRestaurants
Paul's Rib Shack
0.6 miles awayDairy Barn
0.8 miles awayPho Tien
0.9 miles awayWalk-On's Sports Bistreaux
1.7 miles awayOlive Garden
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