Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1525 W McNeese St. · Lake Charles, LA · 70605 · 3374746000
109 certified beds For profit - Corporation
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $29,042 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
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.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 8, 2023 | Fine | $14,521 |
| November 8, 2023 | Fine | $14,521 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195376 · certified since August 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.