Community profile

THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN

1401 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing

About the community

About THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN

Surrounded by elements of a unique historical past, The Gardens Assisted Living rests among a crossroads of natural beauty and urban convenience. At home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the community offers assisted living and a variety of amenities in a newly refurbished building. For seniors needing a little extra help or for those just wanting to downsize, The Gardens has something for everyone. With spacious…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,825/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,550/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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Semi-Private

Assisted Living

Published starting price

$4,550/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

Compare floor plans over time. The lowest current option with tracked history is selected first.

Studio$3,825 observed · tracking future changes
$3,825Aug 2, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Tracked public-data history

Recent changes

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  1. August 20, 2026 at 7:37 PM PDT

    2 changes detected in this data refresh

    Inspection coverage updated

    Inspection coverage changed from NOT_COVERED to COVERED.

    Inspection record added

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 21, 2026

Campus care settings

Skilled nursing

THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN

60 CMS-certified beds · CMS CCN 195636

Classification and identity evidence

Why this community appears in these categories

Skilled Nursing

Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed August 21, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegan
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Organic
  • Kosher
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Gluten-free
  • Room Service

Health & wellness

  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Covered Parking
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • Protestant Services
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Cooking Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Men's Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Live Well Programs
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Karaoke
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Cooking Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Activities Off-site
  • Mormon/LDS Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Other Religious Services
  • Catholic Services
  • Jewish Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Wine Tasting
  • Dances
  • Happy Hour
  • Bible Study Group

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge
  • Main Street Shops
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Payment-program records

Medicare and Medicaid information

Medicare

CMS provider type: Medicare

A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services5/5 overall CMS rating · 5/5 health inspection · 3/5 staffing · 2 recent-cycle deficienciesView the official record ↗

Coverage last checked August 21, 2026 via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required
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