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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 TableNH (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.
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.
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
Lafon Nursing Facility is a nursing home in New Orleans, LA, with nursing care and help with daily needs provided on site. It may suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support rather than independent living.
The facility has 155 beds and a 51% occupancy rate, so it is a larger home with many beds currently unoccupied. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Families therefore have several ways to cover nursing home care, and a resident whose payment source changes may have more than one accepted option to consider.
Gonzales Healthcare Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Gonzales, Louisiana, offering rehabilitation, memory care, and long term care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site. Memory care offers supervision in a setting designed for residents living with dementia, while rehabilitation supports recovery and long term care serves residents who need ongoing support. The range of services suits someone whose care needs include nursing, memory support, rehabilitation, or continued long term care.
The center has 120 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3h 37m per resident per day. This represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Staff are present at all hours, and telemedicine allows some medical appointments to take place remotely. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet at the community. Nexion Health At Gonzales operates Gonzales Healthcare Center.
Someone with dementia can’t be expected to keep the rest of the household’s hours. Getting up and heading for a door at two in the morning is the kind of behavior memory care is built to prevent. Supervision at Maison Teche Nursing Center carries across the night rather than checking in at intervals.
Skilled nursing handles the clinical side for residents whose needs are ongoing. The center offers 121 beds in Jeanerette.
Rehabilitation services help a resident hold onto physical function or win some of it back. Nursing and Physical Medicine is named as a program of its own.
Personal Care Plans set down what each resident actually gets. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are the ways families cover it.
Providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, Waldon Health Care Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Kenner, Louisiana. The community provides ongoing clinical support with licensed nurses on-site. Residents, particularly those recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay, also have access to rehabilitation services to help improve mobility and functionality.
Of 205 beds, 110 are currently in use, indicating a 53.7% occupancy. Moreover, rehabilitation takes place in a dedicated space, and the Rehabilitation to Home program gives residents therapy aimed at returning home. Community Re-entry and Family Training and Involvement programs also add practical support as a resident moves from facility-based care back to life outside the community. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Additionally, short-term rehabilitation and transitional and short-term care are available for residents who need care for a limited period instead of a permanent nursing home stay. IV therapy, wound care management, and laboratory services also address clinical needs that can arise during skilled nursing or rehabilitation. Transportation services are also available for residents who need transportation.
Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, allowing multiple ways to cover care.
Metairie Health Care Center names three care types in Metairie, LA. Memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing fill out that count. Licensed nursing covers the full 24 hours, which in a building this size is a great many hours to fill.
Serenity Trace is the secure unit, and naming it that way makes memory care a place in the building instead of a service on a list. It is set up for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Ongoing nursing support or a secured setting are the reasons someone lands here. Two hundred and two beds are on the license.
A Dedicated Rehabilitation Space takes in Rehabilitation to Home, Transitional and Short-Term Care, and Community Re-entry, aimed at recovery and at ordinary life afterward. Family Training and Involvement hands relatives something to learn and something to do.
Nursing per resident is 3 hours and 22 minutes across a day. Private pay, Medicaid, and Medicare all work here, with Medicare the short-term one, limited to skilled treatment following a hospital discharge rather than a permanent address.
Transportation is listed among the amenities. A walk score of 42 puts the area in car-dependent range, so what the neighborhood offers is mostly what a driver can reach. Metairie Operations operates the community.
Enjoy a blissful retirement at St. Francisville Nursing and Rehab LLC, an oustanding community in Saint Francisville, LA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted to ease financial burdens.
Here, residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community is ideal for those seeking exceptional care to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities.
Most of the residential capacity at Town & Country Health & Rehab is spoken for. Occupancy runs at 85 percent across 124 beds in Minden, which means an opening is a matter of timing rather than something a family can count on.
Memory care becomes the answer at the point where explaining stops working. A person can be walked through the reason a door stays shut and be back at it twenty minutes later. Supervision fills the space reasoning used to occupy. Five care types operate here, so a resident whose needs shift is not moved to a different community for it.
Consider a wife who is willing, present, and physically unable to move her husband from bed to chair. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation cover the recovery weeks that a household cannot manage on its own.
Hospice and palliative care both aim at comfort. What separates them is whether symptoms are still being chased while treatment continues, or simply relieved.
The nursing schedule covers all 24 hours rather than only the ones with visitors in them. Nursing time holds at 4 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day.
A fitness center and a spa are on the amenity list, along with a salon, a garden, and outings. Religious services take place on site. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Minden Community Care Center operates the community.
Live blissfully at Colfax Nursing and Rehab LLC, an idyllic retreat in Colfax, LA, offering long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team, providing exceptional care for their daily living activities 24/7. Featuring purposely built and secure accommodations, the community guarantees the utmost comfort and safety.
Residents have fun and learn new things with a thoughtfully curated calendar of stimulating programs and enriching activities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities allows residents to make the most of their best years.
Overview of Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center
Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center provides nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Shreveport, LA, with a 227-bed setting. Residents receive ongoing clinical support with nursing services available on-site. The community also provides temporary relief for older adults whose usual caregiver needs time away. Moreover, hospice care is provided for those terminally ill.
Additionally, rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation give residents a temporary, recovery-focused stay. Occupancy is at 79.9%, with 181 beds currently in use. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted. This also means that Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay.
Overview of Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Delhi, Louisiana. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support residents working toward recovery or maintaining function. The center has 103 beds, giving families a clear sense of its available capacity.
Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 5 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. A doctor is on staff, so physician care is available on site. Deerfield accepts Medicaid, Medicare and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and coverage. Its dietary program is designed around each resident’s dietary and physician-ordered needs, so food planning can reflect those instructions. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care along with rehabilitation services in the same setting.
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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