The Gardens and Guardian
Scout 81Lake Charles, LA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Lake Charles's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $6,920–$8,140/mo
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Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1525 W Mcneese St., Lake Charles, LA 70605 · Calcasieu County
Recover, rehabilitate, and nurture the body, mind and spirit through skilled nursing services and rehabilitation therapies adapted to each individual’s needs.
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 77% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lake Charles
Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lake Charles, LA, with 109 certified beds and an average of about 84 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.79 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.43 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $29,042 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.79 hrs/resident/day)
- •$29,042 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Lake Charles options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 109
- Avg. residents/day
- 84
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195376
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $6,920–$8,140/mo (median $7,340) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lake Charles prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.79
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.43
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 53.6%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- 2 ($29,042)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (23 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-11-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-10-01Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.
2025-10-01Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2025-10-01Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-06-11Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-08 | Fine | $14,521 |
| 2023-11-08 | Fine | $14,521 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
1525 W Mcneese St., Lake Charles, LA
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
How much does Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center cost?
Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lake Charles, LA area typically runs $6,920–$8,140 per month (median $7,340, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 23 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 77% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offer?
Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lake Charles, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 109 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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