Poydras Home
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · New Orleans, LA

Poydras Home

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · New Orleans, LA

Overview of Poydras Home

Age gracefully at Poydras Home, a distinguished community in New Orleans, LA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, adult day care, and in-home care. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and well-trained team provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Residents have hassle-free living with the community helping with housekeeping and other chores.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delightful and healthy meals are also served daily in multiple dining venues to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to live their golden years comfortably.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #3 / 111Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 3rd out of 111 assisted living communities we track in Louisiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Louisiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
92 / 100
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Parking Available

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Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Orleans's city center to Poydras Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the LA Dept. of Health (LDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Designated contact person from state licensing or disclosure records, when provided.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
SummerHouse Vista Shores
AL
MC
New Orleans (Filmore)
162
Facility 162
LA AVG 79
Rank #2 / 79
Yes
31
Facility 31
LA AVG 42
Rank #73 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKyle Avance , Administrator--
The Blake at Colonial Club
AL
MC
RC
Harahan
130
Facility 130
LA AVG 79
Rank #6 / 79
Yes
53
Facility 53
LA AVG 42
Rank #30 / 111
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedPaul Duplessis, Administrator--
St. Margaret’s Family of Care
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
New Orleans (Mid-City)
112
Facility 112
LA AVG 79
Rank #17 / 79
No
88
Facility 88
LA AVG 42
Rank #4 / 111
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-
50
Facility 50
LA AVG 23
Rank #1 / 44
A+
Lambeth House Retirement Community
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
New Orleans (Black Pearl)
61
Facility 61
LA AVG 79
Rank #51 / 79
Yes
50
Facility 50
LA AVG 42
Rank #35 / 111
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedDaphne Dominguez, Administrator--
Poydras Home
AL
ADC
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
New Orleans (West Riverside)-No
92
Facility 92
LA AVG 42
Rank #3 / 111
Private Rooms--A

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other LA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Louisiana

Poydras Home is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
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Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
LA

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+
General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age
General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit
LA

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Poydras Home

What neighborhood is Poydras Home in?

Poydras Home is in the West Riverside neighborhood of New Orleans.

Is Poydras Home in a walkable area?

Poydras Home has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Poydras Home?

No, Poydras Home has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Poydras Home?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Poydras Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Poydras Home provide?

Poydras Home offers Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care.

What is the address of Poydras Home?

Poydras Home is located at 5354 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115.

What is the phone number of Poydras Home?

(504) 897-0535 will put you in contact with the team at Poydras Home.

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