Martin De Porres Nursing Home sits in a peaceful part of Lake Charles, LA, at 200 Teal St, offering care for elderly residents in a large facility with 200 beds. The staff, which includes certified physicians, psychiatrists, registered and licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides, provides skilled nursing care, memory care, and rehabilitation therapies, and they handle a wide range of medical conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, terminal illness, diabetes, cardiac and renal conditions, substance abuse, stroke, aphasia, and psychiatric, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal disorders. Residents get help with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, transfers, grooming, and managing medication, while skilled nurses provide care for 12-16 hours with a 24-hour call system and regular supervision. Rooms come furnished with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable TV, telephones, and free Wi-Fi, and the nursing home offers both single and couple rooms, supporting different living arrangements.
The home places an emphasis on dignity and respect, with a focus on all-around well-being, so people can expect support for physical, emotional, and social needs with personalized care plans designed for each resident's situation. For people needing memory care, especially those who may wander or get confused, the staff provides care for safety and comfort, while rehabilitation services help seniors improve movement, strength, and cognitive function. Nutrition is a big part of life here, with the dining room serving restaurant-style meals, snacks, and all-day options, taking special diets into account. There are also regular housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and move-in coordination services.
Residents can spend time in the library, game room, activity room, spa/wellness room, or in outdoor areas like walking paths, gardens, and patios, which are also used for community activities. Social and recreational programs are a daily part of life, with movie nights, ice cream socials, Bible study, fishing trips, music activities, board games, watermelon parties, arts and crafts, fitness, scheduled outings to places like steakhouses and casinos, and resident-led events. The home also deals with more complex care, like tube feeding, respite care, wound care, medication management, and handling special needs including aggressive behavior or fluid restrictions, and also offers non-ambulatory care.
Families and residents can find resources, caregiving guidance, and support, including help with insurance and long-term care planning. Martin De Porres Nursing Home is a multi-care community, so people can get both medical and personal care that fits their changing needs over time. Though reviewers have rated the home at 2.3 stars from 19 reviews, some people mention the staff's friendliness and the home's efforts in offering helpful programs and a safe environment for seniors. The community is also listed in association with "A Place For Mom" and offers both nursing home and adult day care services, trying to cover many kinds of support for older adults.
