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Lake Charles Care Center, Lake Charles, LA: 4 star rating, no fines
Lake Charles Care Center in Lake Charles, LA is owned by 2 individuals whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 15 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 10, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 2701 Ernest Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Overall rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 4 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 3 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 2 of 5
- Certified beds
- 182
- Residents per day
- 138 on average
- Ownership type
- For profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Diversified Health Care-Lake Charles, LLC
- Fines
- $0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 0
- Health citations
- 15, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- June 10, 2026
- CMS Certification Number
- 195413
- On Care Compare
- Medicare Care Compare
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 10, 2026 | F761 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 10, 2026 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 10, 2026 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 10, 2026 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 10, 2026 | F584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| May 14, 2025 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 14, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 14, 2025 | F803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 14, 2025 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 14, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2024 | F838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2024 | F803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2024 | F693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 8, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
Owners and managers
Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 5 individual or personal trusts (2 owners, 1 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.
Also on SpecStream
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