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Our editorial team analyzed 219 nursing homes in LA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in LA
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Louisiana average is: 47.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other LA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 219 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Lafourche Home for Aged & Infirm is a nursing home in Thibodaux, LA, providing residential nursing care and support with daily needs. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing oversight and daily care support.
The home has 72 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 23m per resident/day, representing the nursing staff time assigned per resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, allowing eligible residents to use public coverage or families to pay directly.
Overview of Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center
On a single license in Eunice, LA, Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitation Center runs memory care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. A wandering risk is the reason that memory care exists as a level of its own, secured and staffed for supervision. Respite care assumes a return, since the stay ends when the usual caregiver gets back from travel or recovery.
Licensed nursing stays on duty around the clock across all 130 beds. The nursing hours divide out to four hours and five minutes for each resident daily. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all named, along with wound care and IV services.
The operating entity on file is Assisted Living, Inc. Medicaid steps in where savings run short for a long stay, and Medicare pays for the skilled weeks after a hospital discharge rather than for living somewhere long-term. Private pay covers what neither Medicare or Medicaid reaches. Eunice scores 61 on Walk Score at this address, which is somewhat walkable.
Mary Goss Nursing Home is a nursing home in Monroe, LA, offering long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and therapies are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care for their recovery.
Light exercises and social events encourage residents to make friends and have fun. Spacious rooms and well-maintained amenities also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. Situated along the road in the tree-lined neighborhood of Monroe, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Louisiana, especially with its dedication to helping older adults live to their potential.
In Kaplan, LA, Kaplan Healthcare Center names four care types. They are memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care.
“Ongoing” is the word doing the work in nursing home and skilled nursing care, meaning support with no set end. Secure and supervised are the two halves of memory care, and supervision is the costly half. Respite is the temporary support for the caregiver, and the resident is the one who checks in.
Capacity here is 113 beds, and nursing time for one resident extends to 3 hours and 41 minutes a day. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Eligibility attaches to the service and the stay, rather than to the person alone.
Rehabilitation services take in a resident needing therapy as part of care. A salon and transportation services both appear among the amenities, and the second means an outing is not left to the family. Nexion Health at Kaplan operates the center.
Claiborne Rehabilitation lists five care types in Homer, LA. They are memory care, hospice care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Licensed nursing is available at any hour, and most residents here are staying long term rather than passing through. Hospice carries the end-of-life work.
Short respite bookings cover the stretch a usual caregiver takes away from it. Memory care comes as a secured setting with supervision, for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. There are 70 beds in the building.
Rehabilitation services and various therapies put therapy inside the care plan. The Memory Care Program, Pelican Pointe, is built specifically for the residents on that track, and it carries a name rather than a general heading.
A salon handles grooming without anyone leaving. Transportation is available for appointments and whatever else comes up. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are the listed payment routes.
Per resident, a day of nursing comes to 4 hours and 31 minutes. Claiborne Operator Group operates the home, which suits somebody wanting rehabilitation, steady nursing, memory care, or a temporary respite stay under one roof.
Overview of Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center delivers skilled nursing, general nursing home care, memory care, hospice support, and respite stays in Marksville, Louisiana. Memory care programming operates inside a secured dementia unit to assist individuals prone to wandering. For residents requiring clinical management, the center provides wound care, IV therapy, pharmacy support, laboratory services, and specialized gait and balance rehabilitation. Temporary respite stays offer short-term relief for primary family caregivers.
The 64-bed facility maintains a 95% occupancy rate. Nursing personnel deliver an average of 3 hours and 20 minutes of daily care per resident. Daily life on campus includes a beauty salon, religious services, bingo, craft sessions, dances, and live musical performances. A walk score of 46 indicates a car-dependent location where routine errands require vehicle transport. Payment arrangements accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Prospective residents searching for comprehensive care options can get in touch with Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to discuss current room availability or arrange a private facility tour.
Bayou Vista Community Care Center is an exceptional, locally owned and operated community in Bunkie, LA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. A compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their healthcare needs around the clock. Social services are also provided to help residents find and optimize available resources.
With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community’s beautifully furnished accommodations and dedicated care ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.
Overview of Plantation Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
With a 76-bed capacity, Plantation Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wisner, Louisiana, provides nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Residents receive nursing care and higher levels of care with a doctor on-site, accompanied by 24-hour staffing. Rehabilitation services also ensure residents have access to recovery-focused care to help improve residents’ mobility.
Hospice care is available for residents receiving end-of-life care, while respite care offers a short stay when the usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 7 minutes of nursing care daily. Moreover, Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families public coverage options when eligible as well as the ability to pay directly.
On-site grooming is available through the beauty salon and barbershop. Religious services and chaplain services also provide access to worship and spiritual support, while special diets allow meals to be adjusted for residents with dietary needs. Laundry and transportation are also provided for convenience, while social events and activities provide entertainment and socialization opportunities.
Overview of Oak Haven Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Oak Haven Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 104 bed nursing home in Center Point, LA, offering palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing services. Palliative care focuses on comfort for someone living with serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.
The center provides rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation for recovery focused care after an illness, injury, or hospitalization. A resident can also use transportation to medical appointments without arranging transportation independently. Restaurant style dining is available.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Oak Haven Snf Operations operates the community.
Mary Anna Nursing Home delivers nursing care and skilled medical oversight in Wisner, Louisiana. Established in 1974, the facility offers on-site rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, enabling residents to receive targeted treatment without traveling. Structured group activities provide regular opportunities for social engagement.
The community features 81 beds, with daily operations logging an average of 5 hours and 43 minutes of direct nursing time per resident. Financial coverage options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.
Older adults seeking long-term clinical care or specialized physical therapy can connect with Mary Anna Nursing Home to discuss open beds, evaluate payment plans, or set up a visit.
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Nursing Homes in Louisiana at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Louisiana. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Louisiana. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Louisiana. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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