Lake Charles Care Center

Nursing Home · Lake Charles, LA

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number195413

Contact & location

2701 Ernest Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Calcasieu County
Phone
(337) 439-0336
ZIP code
70601 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
182
Residents per day
138.1 (76% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Diversified Health Care-Lake Charles, LLC
Medicare certified since
May 1, 1997
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.36 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.12 (state 0.30 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.18 (state 1.15 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.06 (state 2.27 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.89 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
51.7 (state 47.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 14, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 1 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-10 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2025-05-14 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-05-14 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-05-14 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-05-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-05-14 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-20
2024-05-08 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-14
2024-05-08 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-14
2024-05-08 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-14
2024-05-08 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.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-14
2023-04-26 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-02
2023-04-26 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-02

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
May, Brian (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Stott, Martin (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
May, Brian (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Stott, Martin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fellows, Hugh (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Lake Charles Care Center?

Lake Charles Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Louisiana.

How many beds does Lake Charles Care Center have?

It has 182 certified beds and cares for about 138 residents per day.

Has Lake Charles Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Lake Charles Care Center?

(337) 439-0336. The facility is located at 2701 Ernest Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.