Lake Charles Care Center
Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1997-05-01, Lake Charles Care Center is a 182-bed nursing home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, averaging 138.1 residents a day.
Has Lake Charles Care Center been cited for violations?
CMS lists 12 health-inspection deficiencies for Lake Charles Care Center since 2023-04-26, 10 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is F; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-10.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D |
| 2025-05-14 | F0803, F0812, F0921 | 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E |
| 2025-05-14 | F0656, F0695 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D |
| 2024-05-08 | F0803 | 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 |
| 2024-05-08 | F0641, F0693, F0838 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / 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. / 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 |
| 2023-04-26 | F0641, F0645 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D |
How is Lake Charles Care Center staffed relative to the LA average?
| Measure | This facility | LA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.35809 | 3.72501 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 51.7 | 47.6 |
| Average number of residents per day | 138.1 | 90.7 |
Who owns Lake Charles Care Center?
Lake Charles Care Center is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name DIVERSIFIED HEALTH CARE-LAKE CHARLES, LLC.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | MAY, BRIAN, STOTT, MARTIN | since 05/01/1997 |
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | FELLOWS, HUGH | since 03/01/2018 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | MAY, BRIAN, STOTT, MARTIN | since 05/01/1997 |
Were you or a family member harmed at Lake Charles Care Center?