Best Nursing Homes in Lafayette, LA

Updated Mar 2026

We analyzed 11 homes in Lafayette, LA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Government Data for Nursing Homes in Lafayette, Louisiana: Salaries, Revenues, Occupancy Rates, Ownership.

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River Oaks Retirement Manor		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Lafayette	100	81.3% Facility 81.3% LA AVG 71.8%	+13%	4.65 Facility 4.65 LA AVG 4.14 Rank #24 / 194				-47%	+12%	2 Facility 2 LA AVG 1.2	28 Facility 28 LA AVG 25.7	5.6 Facility 5.6 LA AVG 3.9	3 Facility 3 LA AVG 1.5	76	-	42 Facility 42 LA AVG 36 Rank #31 / 80	Broussard, Aimee	$8.1M Facility $8.1M LA AVG $9.6M Rank #130 / 198	$2.7M Facility $2.7M LA AVG $3.9M Rank #153 / 198	33.7% Facility 33.7% LA AVG 42% Rank #160 / 198	195502
Camelot Rehabilitation At Magnolia Park		AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Lafayette	160	81.5% Facility 81.5% LA AVG 71.8%	+14%	3.32 Facility 3.32 LA AVG 4.14 Rank #156 / 194				-93%	-20%	1 Facility 1 LA AVG 1.2	50 Facility 50 LA AVG 25.7	7.1 Facility 7.1 LA AVG 3.9	3 Facility 3 LA AVG 1.5	133	-	54 Facility 54 LA AVG 36 Rank #21 / 80	Marriott, Stephanie	$15.8M Facility $15.8M LA AVG $9.6M Rank #23 / 198	$5.9M Facility $5.9M LA AVG $3.9M Rank #29 / 198	37.6% Facility 37.6% LA AVG 42% Rank #127 / 198	195573
Amelia Manor Nursing Home		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lafayette	-	58.3% Facility 58.3% LA AVG 71.8%	-	4.41 Facility 4.41 LA AVG 4.14 Rank #39 / 194				-	-	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.2	29 Facility 29 LA AVG 25.7	3.6 Facility 3.6 LA AVG 3.9	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.5	92	-	18 Facility 18 LA AVG 36 Rank #64 / 80	Amelia Manor, Inc	$8.2M Facility $8.2M LA AVG $9.6M Rank #127 / 198	$3.3M Facility $3.3M LA AVG $3.9M Rank #125 / 198	40.7% Facility 40.7% LA AVG 42% Rank #102 / 198	195469
Maison De Lafayette		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lafayette	-	85.5% Facility 85.5% LA AVG 71.8%	-	3.84 Facility 3.84 LA AVG 4.14 Rank #105 / 194				-	-	3 Facility 3 LA AVG 1.2	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 25.7	0.0 Facility 0.0 LA AVG 3.9	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.5	167	-	65 Facility 65 LA AVG 36 Rank #12 / 80	Mcpherson, William	$16.3M Facility $16.3M LA AVG $9.6M Rank #18 / 198	$3.3M Facility $3.3M LA AVG $3.9M Rank #130 / 198	20.1% Facility 20.1% LA AVG 42% Rank #196 / 198	195365
Lady of the Oaks Retirement		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lafayette	-	73.2% Facility 73.2% LA AVG 71.8%	-	3.49 Facility 3.49 LA AVG 4.14 Rank #136 / 194				-	-	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.2	22 Facility 22 LA AVG 25.7	3.1 Facility 3.1 LA AVG 3.9	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.5	102	-	49 Facility 49 LA AVG 36 Rank #23 / 80	-	$8.9M Facility $8.9M LA AVG $9.6M Rank #103 / 198	$3.7M Facility $3.7M LA AVG $3.9M Rank #102 / 198	41.1% Facility 41.1% LA AVG 42% Rank #95 / 198	195633
Bethany MHS Health Care Center	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lafayette	-	- Facility - LA AVG 71.8%	-	- Facility - LA AVG 4.14	-	-	-	-	-	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.2	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 25.7	0.0 Facility 0.0 LA AVG 3.9	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.5	-	-	53 Facility 53 LA AVG 36	-	- Facility - LA AVG $9.6M	- Facility - LA AVG $3.9M	- Facility - LA AVG 42%	-
Cornerstone at the Ranch Bethany Rehabilitation	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lafayette	-	- Facility - LA AVG 71.8%	-	- Facility - LA AVG 4.14	-	-	-	-	-	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.2	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 25.7	0.0 Facility 0.0 LA AVG 3.9	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.5	-	-	46 Facility 46 LA AVG 36	-	- Facility - LA AVG $9.6M	- Facility - LA AVG $3.9M	- Facility - LA AVG 42%	-
Magnolia Estates Rehab & Retirement	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lafayette	-	- Facility - LA AVG 71.8%	-	- Facility - LA AVG 4.14	-	-	-	-	-	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.2	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 25.7	0.0 Facility 0.0 LA AVG 3.9	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.5	-	-	54 Facility 54 LA AVG 36	-	- Facility - LA AVG $9.6M	- Facility - LA AVG $3.9M	- Facility - LA AVG 42%	-
Amelia Manor Nursing Home		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lafayette (Lafayette Parish)	151	58.3% Facility 58.3% LA AVG 71.8%	-19%	4.41 Facility 4.41 LA AVG 4.14 Rank #39 / 194				-65%	+6%	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.2	29 Facility 29 LA AVG 25.7	3.6 Facility 3.6 LA AVG 3.9	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.5	92	-	- Facility - LA AVG 36	Amelia Manor, Inc	$8.2M Facility $8.2M LA AVG $9.6M Rank #127 / 198	$3.3M Facility $3.3M LA AVG $3.9M Rank #125 / 198	40.7% Facility 40.7% LA AVG 42% Rank #102 / 198	195469
Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lafayette (Lafayette Parish)	137	77.4% Facility 77.4% LA AVG 71.8%	+8%	3.49 Facility 3.49 LA AVG 4.14 Rank #136 / 194				-100%	-16%	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.2	22 Facility 22 LA AVG 25.7	3.1 Facility 3.1 LA AVG 3.9	0 Facility 0 LA AVG 1.5	102	-	- Facility - LA AVG 36	-	$8.9M Facility $8.9M LA AVG $9.6M Rank #103 / 198	$3.7M Facility $3.7M LA AVG $3.9M Rank #102 / 198	41.1% Facility 41.1% LA AVG 42% Rank #95 / 198	195633
Cornerstone at the Ranch		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Lafayette (Lafayette Parish)	148	49.3% Facility 49.3% LA AVG 71.8%	-31%	4.33 Facility 4.33 LA AVG 4.14 Rank #50 / 194				-61%	+5%	2 Facility 2 LA AVG 1.2	60 Facility 60 LA AVG 25.7	5.0 Facility 5.0 LA AVG 3.9	1 Facility 1 LA AVG 1.5	76	-	- Facility - LA AVG 36	Jarvis, Danny E	$9.6M Facility $9.6M LA AVG $9.6M Rank #87 / 198	$2.8M Facility $2.8M LA AVG $3.9M Rank #151 / 198	29.4% Facility 29.4% LA AVG 42% Rank #184 / 198	195565

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Amelia Manor Nursing Home has remained a cherished family-owned and operated establishment since 1974. With a remarkable distinction, Amelia Manor stands as one of the rare nursing homes in Lafayette, Louisiana that has upheld consistent management and ownership. Teaming up with Therapy Center, Amelia Manor fosters a partnership dedicated to delivering top-tier rehabilitation services that prioritize the well-being of each patient. Therapy Center’s unwavering focus revolves around providing the best care for every individual, a principle that resonates with Amelia Manor’s ethos.
The facility’s dedicated team of highly skilled full-time therapists collaborates to deliver personalized care to each patient, emphasizing their distinct needs. With utmost attention to residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, Amelia Manor places a strong emphasis on meeting holistic needs. The significance of family involvement is not only acknowledged but warmly welcomed, creating a welcoming atmosphere where families can actively participate in their loved ones’ journey. Embracing a commitment to excellence, Amelia Manor offers a range of skilled nursing services, including scheduled visits by the Medical Director on a weekly basis, regular visits by the Dental Director each month, and a secure care system tailored for patients prone to wandering. Moreover, the facility extends compassionate hospice care, ensuring comprehensive support.

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
Health deficiencies and regulatory history
Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

Nurse hours per patient per day
Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
Administrative stability and ownership quality
Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover

Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

Year built or renovated
Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
Revenue per bed
Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.

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