My wife was at The Gardens Assisted Living. It was good until the COVID thing started and that's why I took her out of there before it got out of hand. She had pretty good care there, but they were understaffed. The attitude of the staff was good. They were good considering they had a lot of patients. The food wasn't too good though. I wouldn't recommend it over some other places. The place was clean.
The Gardens Assisted Living Lake Charles, LA
Offers Assisted Living and Independent Living
6 Reviews
1401 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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(844) 546-9275
Reviews of The Gardens Assisted Living
Assisted Living Reviews for The Gardens Assisted Living
November 27, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
August 17, 2016
I visited this facility
The rooms at The Gardens were more like hospital rooms and very small, but the whole place was nice. They offered three meals a day, and their dining room was very nice and like a restaurant with a menu that they bring to you. They had activities and transportation to go on outings. Overall, it was very nice.
July 31, 2014
I visited this facility
I thought the Gardens Assisted Living was nice, but it was older. The rooms were a fair size. The people I visited with seemed fine. Although they said it was assisted living, my dad would have had to do his own laundry, but they did have rooms in the inside courtyard with a garden, and he would have enjoyed that. That was my second choice. They also had their Alzheimer's unit right in the same area, and that was one of my focuses because it tends to run in Dad's family, so I wanted some place where, if we ever got to that point, we wouldn't be picking him up and moving him far away. The staff already would already know him, it would be familiar, and it wouldn't be as big of a transition. I liked that they had access to a pretty courtyard because my father has always enjoyed being outside; he would have enjoyed that part of it.
October 01, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My grandparents lived at the Guardian House in Lake Charles for 2, almost 3 years because of my grandmothers dementia and my grandfathers alzheimers. We were no longer able to take care of my grandparents ourselves so we thought this was the best choice. The Guardian House is very clean, very quiet, and has an excellent staff. They have some state of the art features but they never seemed to be working. I do not like that the nurses rarely checked on my grandparents. My grandfather fell once and no one was around and he had to wait there while my grandmother went to get someone, that has always stuck with me and still makes me upset to this day. Overall though, it is a great facility for the most part.
March 13, 2012
I visited this facility
I have had family in this assisted living facility. They were in the Alzheimers building (Guardian House) and were well taken care of. The night shift always seemed to be sitting around and never seemed busy which seemed a little off to me. However the day time caretakers were on their game and always warm and friendly. I really like that they have a state of the art monitor system that alerts when a resident is up and moving around or may need assistance. Each room also has several call buttons for the resident in the event they need assistance. Most caretakers are CNA's or higher. There is always at least 1 nurse on staff.
November 02, 2011
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Overall, this is a well run facility. The staff takes great care of the residents and makes sure that their needs are met. There are a lot of opportunities for the residents to participate in a activities and socialize with one another. However, there are some aspects of general cleanliness that could be addressed. It has been my experience that some of the residents, who may no longer have the mental capacity to clean up after themselves, have lacked some attention in regards to aiding them in cleaning up their living space. This is a small flaw that has been quickly and easily corrected when pointed out. Otherwise, the facility is fantastic and the residents seem well cared for, happy, and content. If you have a loved one or friend of a loved one who requires an assisted living situation, I would highly recommend looking into this facility.
Questions about The Gardens Assisted Living
What programs or activities does The Gardens Assisted Living offer to enrich residents' well-being?
The Gardens offer an array of activities to suite everyone such as: church services from multiple denominations, bingo, painting, arts and crafts, fieldtrips to local landmarks, coffee and donuts, holiday celebrations, all the way down to popcorn and movies. Monthly acitivity calendars are provided to keep your loved one up to date.
What transportation services does The Gardens Assisted Living offer to assisted living residents?
The Gardens will provide transportation to and from scheduled physician appointments, and all scheduled activities that take place off campus.
What makes the chef or dining program at The Gardens Assisted Living exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
The dinning program here at The Gardens has something in store for everyone's pallet. From Cajun cuisine, all the way down to Chinese we are certain we have something everyone will enjoy. Residents are also given the opportunity to pick which entree, sides and desserts they prefer from daily menus provided.
Costs for The Gardens Assisted Living
Services and Amenities of The Gardens Assisted Living
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: Entry Fee Cost : $1500
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3350/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $3350/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Internet Enabled Rooms
- Wifi
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Tai Chi
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
Diet
- Special Diets
General
- Resident Capacity: 49
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed Only
Range of services
- Personal Care Assistants
- In Home Health
- Physical Therapy
Payment options
- Insurance
- Check
Licenses
- State Licenses: AC0010329
About The Gardens Assisted Living
Because every person is unique, our services are fully customizable to ensure your loved one has exactly what they need on a daily basis. We provide independent living and assisted living options, as well as scheduled services and on-demand services that encourage health, well-being, and aging in place.
What Makes Us Special
We consider ourselves a "boutique" assisted living where all of our residents become our family.
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