Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 195636
THE GARDENS AND GUARDIAN
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana · Medicare
Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 60
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In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 1 · Fines: 0 · Fines, total amount: $0.00 · Payment denials: 1. The most recent penalty on file: March 5, 2025, Payment Denial. Every penalty on file ↓
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Finances, as filed
From this facility’s Medicare cost reports on form CMS-2540, each figure with the worksheet, line and column it was read from.
Cost report for January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 6, 2026.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $7,163,219 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | −$693,045 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $7,856,264 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $7,538,317 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | $317,947 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $12,866 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | $330,813 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: $330,813 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Bed days available, all components | 21,960 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 200 |
| Medicare (Title XVIII) patient days | 6,605 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 400 |
| Other-payer patient days | 7,514 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 600 |
| Total patient days, all components | 14,119 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Medicare discharges | 158 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 900 |
| Other-payer discharges | 85 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1100 |
| Total discharges, all components | 243 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 41.8 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 58.1 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1448980, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.zip.
Fiscal year 2023, ended December 31, 2023
Cost report for January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 29, 2025.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $6,824,376 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | −$775,048 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $7,599,424 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $7,383,510 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | $215,914 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $9,592 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | $225,506 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: $225,506 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 14,560 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 252 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 39.82 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 57.78 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1436948, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2023.zip.
Fiscal year 2022, ended December 31, 2022
Cost report for January 25, 2022 to December 31, 2022 — a reporting period of 340 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 7, 2023.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $4,615,318 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | −$426,176 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $5,041,494 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $5,784,254 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$742,760 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | −$3,080 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | −$745,840 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: −$745,840 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 8,825 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 135 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 40.14 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 65.37 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1361218, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2022.zip.
Fiscal year 2020, ended November 22, 2020
Cost report for January 1, 2020 to November 22, 2020 — a reporting period of 326 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on February 20, 2023.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $3,855,828 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $533,486 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $3,322,342 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $4,014,026 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$691,684 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $1,578,906 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | $887,222 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: $887,222 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 7,250 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 144 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 38.2 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 50.35 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1342734, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2020.zip.
Fiscal year 2019, ended December 31, 2019
Cost report for January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on May 10, 2022.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $5,431,524 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $341,908 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $5,089,616 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $5,548,249 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$458,633 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $3,429 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | −$455,204 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: −$455,134 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 12,679 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 199 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 52.71 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 63.71 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1315688, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2019.zip.
Fiscal year 2018, ended December 31, 2018
Cost report for September 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 — a reporting period of 121 days, not a full year, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 8, 2019.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $1,568,207 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $7,841 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $1,560,366 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $1,926,916 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$366,550 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $1,841 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | −$364,709 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: −$364,709 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 4,198 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 37 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 54.32 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 113.46 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1240052, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2018.zip.
Fiscal year 2017, ended December 31, 2017
Cost report for January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on September 17, 2018.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $4,366,968 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $4,366,968 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $4,855,499 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$488,531 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $549,076 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | $60,545 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: $60,545 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 13,086 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 110 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 63.36 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 118.96 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1211809, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2017.zip.
Fiscal year 2016, ended December 31, 2016
Cost report for January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 17, 2017.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $4,535,778 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $4,535,778 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $4,590,857 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$55,079 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $384,718 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | $329,639 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: $329,639 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 15,106 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 130 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 50.68 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 116.2 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1173642, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2016.zip.
Fiscal year 2015, ended August 31, 2015
Cost report for January 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015 — a reporting period of 242 days, not a full year, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 29, 2016.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $4,269,124 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $506,467 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $3,762,657 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $1,676,350 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | $2,086,307 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $15,552 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | $2,101,859 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: $2,101,859 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 11,766 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 77 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 59.96 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 152.81 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1142879, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2015.zip.
Fiscal year 2014, ended December 31, 2014
Cost report for January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on November 4, 2016.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $4,968,239 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $672,926 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $4,295,313 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $4,160,232 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | $135,081 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $15,286 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | $150,367 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: $150,367 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 14,543 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 111 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 44.28 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 131.02 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1145935, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2014.zip.
Fiscal year 2013, ended December 31, 2013
Cost report for January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on December 8, 2015.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $5,276,015 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $854,874 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $4,421,141 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $4,230,756 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | $190,385 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $2,159 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | $192,544 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: $192,544 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 14,575 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 133 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 46.28 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 109.59 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1114109, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2013.zip.
Fiscal year 2012, ended December 31, 2012
Cost report for March 21, 2012 to December 31, 2012 — a reporting period of 285 days, not a full year, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on November 25, 2014.
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total patient revenue | $3,765,410 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $541,050 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100 |
| Net patient revenue | $3,224,360 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100 |
| Total operating expenses | $3,272,179 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$47,819 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100 |
| Total other income | $251,464 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100 |
| Net income after other income | $203,645 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100 |
Net income: $203,645 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).
| Figure | As filed | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total facility beds, all components | 60 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100 |
| Total patient days, all components | 12,823 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700 |
| Total discharges, all components | 102 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 64.85 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 125.72 | CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600 |
CMS report record 1080930, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2012.zip.
Nurse staffing
Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.
Ownership, as filed with CMS
Care Compare
As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).
| Owner or manager | Role | Type | Ownership percentage | Association |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOUBERT, JAMES | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 50% | since 09/01/2018 |
| JOUBERT, KIMBERLY | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 50% | since 09/01/2018 |
| JOUBERT, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2018 |
| WILCOXON, JUSTIN | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2018 |
Medicare enrollment
As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of JKJ OPCO LLC (enrollment ID O20181005001881).
CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.
| Owner | Individual or organization | Role | Ownership percentage | Association date | Described in the filing as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES JOUBERT | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50 | 9/1/2018 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| KIMBERLY JOUBERT | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50 | 9/1/2018 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JAMES JOUBERT | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 9/1/2018 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JUSTIN REED WILCOXON | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Not stated in the filing | 9/1/2018 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
Changes in ownership
No change in ownership appears in the CMS files on record since September 20, 2022.
Recent changes on this record
- September 1, 2026: provider_name: The Gardens and Guardian (capital letters changed). NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv
- July 21, 2026: An inspection was recorded in inspection cycle 1. NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv
- May 6, 2026: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2024, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2024.zip
- August 29, 2025: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2023, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2023.zip
- August 7, 2023: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2022, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2022.zip
- February 20, 2023: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2020, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2020.zip
- May 10, 2022: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2019, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2019.zip
- August 8, 2019: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2018, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2018.zip
- March 21, 2019: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2018, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2018.zip
- September 17, 2018: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2017, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2017.zip
- August 17, 2017: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2016, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2016.zip
- November 4, 2016: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2014, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2014.zip
- August 29, 2016: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2015, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2015.zip
- July 25, 2016: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2015, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2015.zip
- December 8, 2015: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2013, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2013.zip
- November 25, 2014: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2012, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2012.zip
Inspections
| Inspection cycle | Health inspection | Fire safety inspection | Health deficiencies | Fire safety deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 21, 2026 | July 21, 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | July 10, 2024 | July 10, 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | June 21, 2023 | June 21, 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | June 29, 2022 | June 29, 2022 | 9 | 0 |
From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Deficiencies cited
14 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
| Inspection date | Inspection type | Tag | Category | What was cited | Scope and severity | Complaint | Corrected | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2025 | Health | F 0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 28, 2025 |
| July 10, 2024 | Health | F 0578 | Resident Rights 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. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 24, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 | Health | F 0640 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 24, 2024 |
| January 23, 2024 | Health | F 0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 8, 2024 |
| January 23, 2024 | Health | F 0656 | 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. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 8, 2024 |
| January 23, 2024 | Health | F 0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 8, 2024 |
| January 23, 2024 | Health | F 0761 | 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. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 8, 2024 |
| January 23, 2024 | Health | F 0867 | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 8, 2024 |
| June 21, 2023 | Health | F 0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 3, 2023 |
| June 21, 2023 | Health | F 0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 3, 2023 |
| June 29, 2022 | Health | F 0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 12, 2022 |
| June 29, 2022 | Health | F 0761 | 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. | C | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 12, 2022 |
| June 29, 2022 | Health | F 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 12, 2022 |
| June 29, 2022 | Health | F 0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 12, 2022 |
From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Penalties
| Penalty date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial began | Payment denial, days | Fine ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2025 | Payment Denial | March 27, 2025 | 1 |
From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Care Compare provider information
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Provider Type | Medicare |
| Ownership Type | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal Business Name | JKJ OPCO LLC |
| Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services | 2012-03-21 |
| Provider Resides in Hospital | N |
| Continuing Care Retirement Community | N |
| Urban | Y |
| County/Parish | Calcasieu |
| Telephone Number | 3374801550 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Number of Certified Beds | 60 |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 42.5 |
| Overall Rating | 5 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 5 |
| QM Rating | 2 |
| Long-Stay QM Rating | 1 |
| Short-Stay QM Rating | 3 |
| Processing Date | 2026-09-01 |
From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
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