RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Lake Charles, LA (2026)

Compare all 7 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Lake Charles, LA, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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7Nursing Homes in Lake Charles
2.7/5
+0.2 vs state avgState avg: 2.50Lake Charles Avg Rating
$32K$64K vs state avgState avg: $96KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeLake Charles, LA

Landmark Of Lake Charles

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
130 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

2335 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 478-2920

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeLake Charles, LA

Lake Charles Care Center

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
182 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

2701 Ernest StreetLake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 439-0336

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Care landscape in Lake Charles

How Lake Charles compares with the rest of Louisiana on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+16.2%

    About 8% lower than the state average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover53.5%

    About 12% higher than the state average of 47.6%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability18.2%

    A little lower than the state average of 19.5%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Lake Charles, LA?

This page evaluates 7 eligible nursing homes in Lake Charles, LA and shows the top 7.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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