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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
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.
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: 47.8% 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.
$9.1M*Fiscal year ending 09/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$4.7M*Fiscal year ending 09/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
51.5%*Fiscal year ending 09/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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
St James Place Nursing Care Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Baton Rouge, LA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Several care levels are available within one community, so St James Place Nursing Care Center may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The home has 90 beds and is operated by Spiritas Senior Services. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment routes for covered care or services. A Walk Score of 67 means some errands can be done on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives the option to walk for certain nearby needs. Chef-prepared meals, daily wellness activities, resident-led clubs, live music, celebrations, and rehabilitation services provide prepared dining, organized activities, social gatherings, and therapy support within the community.
Overview of Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care, Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Ruston, LA. With 24-hour staffing, residents receive care as needed. The community’s respite services also accommodate older adults whose primary caregiver needs time away, allowing a temporary stay.
Additionally, rehabilitation services provide recovery support to improve residents’ mobility. This includes outpatient therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and recovery, pulmonary rehabilitation, postoperative care for orthopedic surgery, and negative pressure wound therapy. Dementia care is also available for residents who need added support for memory-related conditions.
The community has 144 beds, with private guest rooms, an on-site barber and beauty shop, chef-prepared dining, and transportation to appointments. Occupancy is at 80%, with 116 beds in use. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours 34 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Weekly activities also include performances, parties, outings, and holiday events, giving residents scheduled opportunities to take part in facility programming. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. PMG Opco Alpine operates the community.
Overview of Holly Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Located in Sulphur, Louisiana, the Holly Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center stands as a beacon of excellence in skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, memory care, and respite care. Since 2021, this facility has been dedicated to modern caregiving practices, going above and beyond to provide comprehensive support. Notably, the center features an enhanced memory care unit tailored to individuals with memory impairment. This unit employs innovative programs and engaging activities that foster connection and well-being, bringing the benefits of memory care therapy to residents. The community’s layout is thoughtfully designed to uphold seniors’ independence while prioritizing their safety, making it a prime destination for top-tier memory care in your area.
The home stands as a testament to their commitment, providing 24-hour staffing for continuous care and on-site therapy services that contribute to residents’ overall well-being. Within its warm and inviting spaces, residents can enjoy an activity center, a game area, a lounge, a beauty salon, and a barber. The facility’s dedication to enhancing quality of life extends to providing restaurant-style meals, catering to residents’ diverse preferences. By merging state-of-the-art care practices with enriching experiences, the Holly Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers a compassionate and empowering environment for seniors in search of comprehensive care and support, particularly for memory care therapy.
Overview of Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Port Allen offers nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Port Allen, LA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide ongoing nursing support, hospice care supports residents at the end of life, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The community has 125 beds and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.
Total nurse staffing is 3h 24m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services, including a rehab to home program, provide therapy for residents working toward a return home, while IV therapy and physician services support skilled care needs on site.
Residents can use an outdoor patio with a TV and gazebo, garden boxes, a recreational volleyball area, and a beauty salon or barber shop. Behavioral and psychiatric services address behavioral and mental health needs, and the range of nursing, hospice, and respite services may suit a resident whose care needs or caregiver support may change over time.
Sarah Barker is the director, and Port Allen Care Center operates the community.
Situated in Shreveport, Louisiana, Pierremont Healthcare Center provides skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. With a secure and supervised environment. The community can accommodate those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 24-hour staffing is also available to ensure residents have access to services whenever needed.
With 180 beds, the center has a total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day. Occupancy is at 62.7%, with an average length of stay of 146 days. Rehabilitation services are available for residents working toward recovery of function. Moreover, respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Telemedicine also makes remote medical visits available.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with Medicaid helping pay for costs for long stays and Medicare covering short-term care after a hospital stay. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can manage certain nearby errands.
Operating for 44 years, Pointe Coupee Healthcare provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in New Roads, LA, along with hospice, palliative, and memory care. Those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia receive specialized care. The community also accommodates older adults with life-limiting conditions or serious illness with palliative and hospice care.
With a wide range of care options, the community allows residents to stay even when their needs progress. Rehabilitation services are also available to help improve residents’ functionality. There are 120 beds, with an occupancy of 80.8%.
Total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 47 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Moreover, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public-benefit and out-of-pocket payment options for eligible care.
Salon and spa services provide grooming on site, scheduled medical transportation can support trips to medical appointments, and church services give residents an opportunity to worship on-site. Housekeeping and laundry are also available to help with household tasks.
Flannery Oaks Guest House provides nursing home, hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Baton Rouge, LA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care supports end-of-life needs and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. These services may suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing care or comfort-focused support during serious illness.
The home has 130 beds, and its 72% occupancy means 72% of those beds are filled at the time measured. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care. Total nurse staffing is 2h 48m per resident/day, representing the total daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Nursing time here averages 4 hours and 19 minutes per resident each day. That figure is spread across everyone in the census rather than tied to a single bed. The home itself has 109 beds and sits in Opelousas, Louisiana. Skilled nursing runs throughout, with licensed nurses on site at all hours. Memory care is offered in a secured, supervised setting for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Often the person who needs it has a wife at home who stopped going anywhere alone once the wandering started, and the secured unit is what hands that life back. Hospice care serves residents receiving end-of-life care, where a family’s job shifts from arranging the next treatment to being present for what is happening.
Short-term rehabilitation covers a temporary stay after an illness, an injury, or a hospitalization. One hundred seven of the 109 beds were occupied at the last count, and 98 percent is full enough that bed availability belongs in the conversation before a discharge date gets set.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Medicare helps cover short‑term skilled care after a hospital stay. Medicaid steps in when savings cannot stretch far enough for a long stay. Private funds can be used directly when neither payer applies. The area scores 67 for walking, which counts as moderately walkable. That means some destinations like shops, services, and cafés are within reach on foot for residents who no longer drive, though not everything will be. Opelousas Healthcare Properties operates the home.
Heritage Manor of Baton Rouge II provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Skilled nursing gives residents access to nursing care for ongoing or short term medical needs, while memory care provides supervision for someone living with dementia. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time.
The community has 144 beds. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available for someone recovering from an illness, injury, or procedure, with a temporary stay focused on regaining function. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.
Heritage Manor of Baton Rouge II accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families may use those payment sources for eligible care. Community Care Center Of Heritage House operates the community.
Maison De Lafayette is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Lafayette, LA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while short term rehabilitation supports a temporary stay focused on recovery and therapy.
Maison De Lafayette may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support, a short term rehabilitation stay, or personalized care that includes residents with dementia. The community has 189 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and usually programming.
Private and semi private rooms accommodate either a single room or shared living arrangement. Maison De Lafayette accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when personal savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 19 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated per resident. Secure courtyards, flower and vegetable gardens, and walking trails provide outdoor spaces, while a barber and salon offer grooming services within the community.
Individualized meal plans reviewed by a registered dietitian, room service dining, and restaurant or buffet dining in four dining rooms give residents different ways to receive meals. Restorative care and training programs, special event outings, daily religious offerings, and allowed pets add specific options for daily life at the community.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Louisiana
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Louisiana?
Assisted living in Louisiana is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Louisiana Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Louisiana Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 219 nursing homes in Louisiana. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Louisiana?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Louisiana, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Louisiana?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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Nursing Homes in Louisiana at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.4/ 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:2.8/ 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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