The Gardens and Guardian

Nursing Home · Lake Charles, LA

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

CMS certification number195636

Contact & location

1401 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Calcasieu County
Phone
(337) 480-1550
ZIP code
70605 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
60
Residents per day
42.5 (71% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
JKJ Opco LLC
Medicare certified since
March 21, 2012
Participates in
Medicare
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
5.42 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.32 (state 0.30 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.97 (state 1.15 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.13 (state 2.27 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.57 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
62.5 (state 47.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
60.0 (state 41.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
3 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 10, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-03-05 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 · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2024-07-10 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-24
2024-07-10 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-24
2024-01-23 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-01-23 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-01-23 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-01-23 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2024-01-23 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-08
2023-06-21 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 2023-08-03
2023-06-21 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-03
2022-06-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-12
2022-06-29 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-12
2022-06-29 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-12
2022-06-29 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-12

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

1 penalty in the last three years.

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-05Payment Denial1 days payment denial

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Joubert, James (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Joubert, Kimberly (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Joubert, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilcoxon, Justin (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Gardens and Guardian?

The Gardens and Guardian has a 5-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 The Gardens and Guardian have?

It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 43 residents per day.

Has The Gardens and Guardian been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.

What is the phone number of The Gardens and Guardian?

(337) 480-1550. The facility is located at 1401 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605.

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