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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
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Every licensed senior community in the Lake Charles, LA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Lake Charles
Local Lake Charles-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Lake Charles prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,960/mo median
typical range $3,970–$6,200
Memory Care
$4,940/mo median
typical range $3,950–$6,180
Skilled Nursing
$7,340/mo median
typical range $6,920–$8,140
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,960/mo median
typical range $2,050–$5,430
Residential Care Home
$4,460/mo median
typical range $3,570–$5,580
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Lake Charles using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Lake Charles.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 10 communities in Lake Charles, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Lake Charles Care Center
Scout 69Lake Charles, LA · 182 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lake Charles.
Est. $6,920–$8,140/mo
View full evaluation →3
High Hope Care Center
Scout 64Sulphur, LA · 101 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Sulphur.
Est. $6,920–$8,140/mo
View full evaluation →4
Calcasieu Community Care Center
Scout 57Lake Charles, LA · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lake Charles.
Est. $6,920–$8,140/mo
View full evaluation →5
The Care Center of Dequincy
Scout 52Dequincy, LA · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Dequincy.
Est. $6,920–$8,140/mo
View full evaluation →6
Landmark of Lake Charles
Scout 46Lake Charles, LA · 130 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lake Charles.
Est. $6,920–$8,140/mo
View full evaluation →7
Lake Charles, LA · 109 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lake Charles.
Est. $6,920–$8,140/mo
View full evaluation →8
Lake Charles, LA · 162 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,920–$8,140/mo
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Rosewood Nursing Center
Scout 28Lake Charles, LA · 150 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,920–$8,140/mo
View full evaluation →10
Holly Hill House
Scout 6Sulphur, LA · 200 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $6,920–$8,140/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Lake Charles, LA?
In the Lake Charles, LA area, assisted living typically runs $3,970–$6,200/month (median $4,960), memory care $3,950–$6,180/month (median $4,940), and skilled nursing $6,920–$8,140/month (median $7,340) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Lake Charles, LA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Lake Charles, LA right now are The Gardens and Guardian, Lake Charles Care Center, High Hope Care Center. The full ranked list of 10 communities is on this page.
How are the 10 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.