THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN
Grade D — 65/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
60
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Total Fines
$20,000
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
JOUBERT, JAMES
50%
JOUBERT, KIMBERLY
50%
JOUBERT, JAMES
WILCOXON, JUSTIN
Penalties & Fines (2)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | Payment Denial | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Fine | — | $20,000 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (16)
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN?
THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 65.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN?
THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN have?
THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN has 16 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN been fined?
Yes. THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN has $20,000 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.
How many beds does THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN have?
THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN has 60 certified beds with approximately 43 current residents (72% occupancy). The facility is located at 1401 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana 70605. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.
Data Disclaimer
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