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Best Nursing Homes in Louisiana

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 197 nursing homes in Louisiana using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in LA
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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

Compare Nursing Homes around Louisiana

The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.

155 facilities compared · CMS & LA Dept. of Health data

Pilgrim Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
HC
MC
NC
PC
RC
Bossier City
155
Facility 155
LA AVG 113
Rank #38 / 262
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #91 / 204
+4%
2.44
Facility 2.44
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #195 / 199
-34%-41%
$186.3k
Facility $186.3k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #185 / 204
21
Facility 21
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #81 / 204
2.6
Facility 2.6
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #28 / 204
6123A+
67
Facility 67
LA AVG 37
Rank #42 / 368
James Almond
$14.9M
Facility $14.9M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #38 / 203
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #118 / 203
29.5%
Facility 29.5%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #194 / 203
195594
Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
MC
PC
Baton Rouge (Saint George)
144
Facility 144
LA AVG 113
Rank #63 / 262
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #15 / 204
+31%
3.87
Facility 3.87
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #101 / 199
-19%-7%
$10.0k
Facility $10.0k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #101 / 204
12
Facility 12
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #22 / 204
2.4
Facility 2.4
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #17 / 204
1139A+
38
Facility 38
LA AVG 37
Rank #178 / 368
James Smith
$15.0M
Facility $15.0M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #52 / 203
$6.8M
Facility $6.8M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #14 / 203
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #29 / 203
195480
Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
MC
Lake Charles
109
Facility 109
LA AVG 113
Rank #143 / 262
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #71 / 204
+10%
3.56
Facility 3.56
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #138 / 199
+94%-14%
$29.0k
Facility $29.0k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #130 / 204
21
Facility 21
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #81 / 204
3.5
Facility 3.5
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #80 / 204
284A+
36
Facility 36
LA AVG 37
Rank #188 / 368
Tracy Beebe
$9.6M
Facility $9.6M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #146 / 203
$4.4M
Facility $4.4M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #76 / 203
46.1%
Facility 46.1%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #38 / 203
195376
The Gardens Assisted Living
NH
AL
Lake Charles
60
Facility 60
LA AVG 113
Rank #229 / 262
66.5%
Facility 66.5%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #134 / 204
-7%
4.81
Facility 4.81
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #20 / 199
-66%+16%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 204
16
Facility 16
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #44 / 204
2.7
Facility 2.7
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #31 / 204
142A+
14
Facility 14
LA AVG 37
Rank #302 / 368
Justin Wilcoxon
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #164 / 203
$3.2M
Facility $3.2M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #123 / 203
41.8%
Facility 41.8%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #40 / 203
195636
Avalon Place of Monroe
NH
AL
MC
Monroe (Lamkin)
113
Facility 113
LA AVG 113
Rank #133 / 262
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #86 / 204
+7%
3.73
Facility 3.73
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #127 / 199
-64%-10%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 204
28
Facility 28
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #134 / 204
5.6
Facility 5.6
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #177 / 204
-70A+
22
Facility 22
LA AVG 37
Rank #264 / 368
Dcz Healthcare Investments, LLC
$7.9M
Facility $7.9M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #169 / 203
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #128 / 203
48%
Facility 48%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #29 / 203
195492
Holly Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
RC
Sulphur (Kingston Road)
200
Facility 200
LA AVG 113
Rank #8 / 262
44.0%
Facility 44.0%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #185 / 204
-39%
3.82
Facility 3.82
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #117 / 199
-36%-8%
$71.8k
Facility $71.8k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #153 / 204
56
Facility 56
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #192 / 204
3.5
Facility 3.5
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #80 / 204
180A+
44
Facility 44
LA AVG 37
Rank #137 / 368
Carol Fellows
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #123 / 203
$3.0M
Facility $3.0M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #147 / 203
40%
Facility 40%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #124 / 203
195431
High Hope Care Center
NH
HC
Sulphur
101
Facility 101
LA AVG 113
Rank #163 / 262
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #26 / 204
+27%
3.47
Facility 3.47
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #148 / 199
-27%-16%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 204
8
Facility 8
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #9 / 204
2.0
Facility 2.0
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #3 / 204
-94A+
0
Facility 0
LA AVG 37
Rank #352 / 368
Elizabeth Broussard
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #101 / 203
$4.1M
Facility $4.1M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #141 / 203
45.8%
Facility 45.8%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #136 / 203
195601
Flannery Oaks Guest House
NH
HC
PC
Baton Rouge (Park Forest/La North)
130
Facility 130
LA AVG 113
Rank #85 / 262
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #108 / 204
0%
3.22
Facility 3.22
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #173 / 199
-100%-22%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 204
34
Facility 34
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #156 / 204
5.7
Facility 5.7
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #180 / 204
-106A+
19
Facility 19
LA AVG 37
Rank #282 / 368
Donnie Hodges
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #171 / 203
$3.7M
Facility $3.7M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #115 / 203
48.9%
Facility 48.9%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #14 / 203
195477
St. Margaret’s Family of Care
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
New Orleans (Mid-City)
112
Facility 112
LA AVG 113
Rank #136 / 262
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #36 / 204
+22%
4.17
Facility 4.17
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #65 / 199
+30%+1%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 204
38
Facility 38
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #165 / 204
6.3
Facility 6.3
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #192 / 204
-103A+
88
Facility 88
LA AVG 37
Rank #5 / 368
The St. Margaret's Daughters
$10.1M
Facility $10.1M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #42 / 203
$5.2M
Facility $5.2M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #85 / 203
51%
Facility 51%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #167 / 203
195437
St Helena Parish Nursing Home
NH
Greensburg
72
Facility 72
LA AVG 113
Rank #209 / 262
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #79 / 204
+8%- --
$319.7k
Facility $319.7k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #196 / 204
33
Facility 33
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #153 / 204
5.5
Facility 5.5
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #172 / 204
657A+
34
Facility 34
LA AVG 37
Rank #202 / 368
St Helena Parish Hospital
$3.5M
Facility $3.5M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #187 / 203
$2.7M
Facility $2.7M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #186 / 203
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #86 / 203
195610
White Oak Post Acute Care
NH
Baton Rouge (Eastgate)
176
Facility 176
LA AVG 113
Rank #19 / 262
52.3%
Facility 52.3%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #177 / 204
-27%
3.94
Facility 3.94
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #101 / 199
-53%-5%
$567.8k
Facility $567.8k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #204 / 204
90
Facility 90
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #204 / 204
6.4
Facility 6.4
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #194 / 204
894A+
53
Facility 53
LA AVG 37
Rank #83 / 368
Keira Juge
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #134 / 203
$3.9M
Facility $3.9M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #131 / 203
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #89 / 203
195488
St Francisville Nursing and Rehab, L.L.C.
NH
Saint Francisville (St. Francisville)
128
Facility 128
LA AVG 113
Rank #95 / 262
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #82 / 204
+8%
4.02
Facility 4.02
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #86 / 199
-66%-3%
$112.9k
Facility $112.9k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #166 / 204
24
Facility 24
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #112 / 204
3.4
Facility 3.4
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #71 / 204
4104A+
0
Facility 0
LA AVG 37
Rank #352 / 368
St Francisville Nursing And Rehab LLC
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #77 / 203
$3.4M
Facility $3.4M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #125 / 203
38.8%
Facility 38.8%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #149 / 203
195508
The Lodge at Lane
NH
AL
MC
Zachary
39
Facility 39
LA AVG 113
Rank #248 / 262
97.2%
Facility 97.2%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #4 / 204
+35%
4.12
Facility 4.12
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #79 / 199
-42%-1%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 204
6
Facility 6
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #4 / 204
2.0
Facility 2.0
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #3 / 204
-36A+
33
Facility 33
LA AVG 37
Rank #205 / 368
Lane Senior Care LLC
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #174 / 203
$2.9M
Facility $2.9M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #166 / 203
43.7%
Facility 43.7%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #73 / 203
195617
Christwood
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
Covington (St. Tammany Parish)
30
Facility 30
LA AVG 113
Rank #252 / 262
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #69 / 204
+11%
4.81
Facility 4.81
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #20 / 199
-40%+16%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 204
5
Facility 5
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #3 / 204
2.5
Facility 2.5
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #21 / 204
-24A+
29
Facility 29
LA AVG 37
Rank #225 / 368
Greenbriar
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #2 / 203
$11.5M
Facility $11.5M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #1 / 203
179.1%
Facility 179.1%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #132 / 203
195381
Lagniappe Healthcare
NH
HC
RC
Bastrop (Morehouse Parish)
112
Facility 112
LA AVG 113
Rank #136 / 262
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
LA AVG 71.8%
Rank #111 / 204
-1%
4.63
Facility 4.63
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #30 / 199
+9%+12%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 204
15
Facility 15
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #39 / 204
3.8
Facility 3.8
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #104 / 204
-75A+
18
Facility 18
LA AVG 37
Rank #289 / 368
Gladney 2 LLC
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
LA AVG $9.6M
Rank #136 / 203
$3.4M
Facility $3.4M
LA AVG $3.9M
Rank #149 / 203
42.7%
Facility 42.7%
LA AVG 42%
Rank #111 / 203
195593
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Overview of Lakeview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Operating out of a 44-year-old campus on Hospital Road, Lakeview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 122-bed facility managed by Management Group Thirteen LLC in New Roads, Louisiana. Care expenses here are covered through standard billing arrangements such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. With a Walk Score of 33, the local area lets visitors take care of a few small tasks on foot, but you will generally need a vehicle to get around.

Stays at the home average around 466 days, meaning the daily workflow leans heavily toward permanent residential care alongside traditional post-hospital rehabilitation. To manage everyday clinical needs, the 24-hour nursing team logs an average of 4 hours and 18 minutes of total care per resident each day. This medical department runs a secure, specialized unit, short-term physical therapy, temporary respite setups, and on-site hospice care.

Social routines and community engagement are driven by a packed calendar of activities featuring arts and crafts, bingo, live music, and religious services. The staff also coordinates group van trips for local movie screenings, fishing spots, scenic country drives, and casino outings. For everyday convenience, the layout includes a communal dining hall, shared social lounges, and an on-site beauty shop and barbershop.

Prospective residents can look into the secure specialty wings, short-term recovery programs, and temporary respite options. The daily schedule blends these clinical services with regional outings, spiritual gatherings, and steady bedside attention from the nursing crew. Living quarters are situated close to the main activity rooms, dining spaces, and the grooming shop, with all housekeeping and personal laundry handled by the house staff.

Contact Lakeview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Consolata Rehab and Wellness Center on the Teche

Consolata Rehab and Wellness Center on the Teche is a 114-bed nursing home on East Main Street in New Iberia, Louisiana. Owned by Ajar Investments LLC, the building handles financial coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. The facility is situated in a car-dependent neighborhood, meaning visitors will generally need a vehicle to run errands or travel back and forth.

The average length of stay is about 321 days, an extended timeline showing that the daily schedule is heavily geared toward ongoing long-term care alongside its short-term post-hospital therapy tracks. To keep up with daily medical needs, the floor staff logs an average of 4 hours and 43 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This hands-on support is split between registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides working combination shifts.

For day-to-day routines, the kitchen serves homestyle cooked meals. The property includes a hair salon, mission-based dental and vision programs, and regular mass services in line with its faith-based structure. The clinical team also manages outpatient therapy, hospice care, and temporary respite setups. Interested individuals can review the specialized physical therapy programs, multi-stage recovery tracks, and shared common spaces.

Interested individuals can review the specialized physical therapy programs, multi-stage recovery tracks, and shared common spaces. The daily routine relies on clinical partnerships with local medical providers to manage active rehabilitation goals, combining these treatments with standard practical amenities.

Contact Consolata Rehab and Wellness Center on the Teche

Overview of Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Management Group Eleven LLC operates Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 64-bed care property located at 426 North Washington Street in Marksville, Louisiana. Payment routes for medical stays include private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. The neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 46, which means the area is somewhat walkable for small errands, though visitors and guests will generally need a car to reach the campus.

The report shows an average length of stay of 474 days, indicating a routine focused primarily on permanent nursing care alongside shorter post-hospital recovery tracks. To supervise daily medical regimens, the 24-hour clinical crew averages 3 hours and 53 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day.

This staffing structure includes 2 hours and 21 minutes from nurse aides, 56 minutes from registered nurses, and 38 minutes from licensed practical nurses, who collectively manage short-term physical therapy, hospice care, and a secure on-site dementia unit.

For recreational schedules, the activities staff organizes a social calendar featuring arts and crafts, bingo, live music, holiday parties, and religious services. The facility also coordinates group transit for movie screenings, ice cream runs, and casino trips. The building layout houses shared living lounges, a central dining room, and an internal beauty shop and barbershop to handle grooming needs on site.

Families can examine the secure memory care units, short-term rehabilitation services, and continuous clinical oversight programs. The internal routine integrates these healthcare offerings with three daily meals, spiritual events, and structured social outings.

Contact Colonial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Booker T.washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilita

Booker T. Washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is an 80-bed nursing home on Line Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana. Owned by Kourtney Brownlee, the facility coordinates financial coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. The surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, allowing visitors to take care of some everyday errands on foot.

Residents stay for an average of 208 days, an operational mix that covers both short-term post-hospital therapy and extended long-term residential care. To monitor daily medical needs, the floor crew provides 2 hours and 45 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides contributing 2 hours and 35 minutes of direct personal support. The clinical department handles specialized tracks for cardiac and respiratory recovery, stroke management, wound therapy, and orthopedic rehab, alongside hospice and temporary respite care.

For day-to-day routines, the kitchen prepares Southern-style cooking featuring familiar options like meatloaf, catfish, and pot roast. The layout includes a therapy gym, a chapel, communal social areas, and an on-site barber and beauty shop. The monthly calendar also incorporates structured weekly activities, including holiday celebrations, parties, and group outings.

Prospective residents can examine the specialized physical therapy programs, multi-stage recovery tracks, and shared common spaces.

Contact Booker T.washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilita

Overview of Mary Anna Nursing Home

Mary Anna Nursing Home is an 81-bed care facility located in Wisner, Louisiana. Operated by owner Mark Batey, the building coordinates financial coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. The property sits in a rural area with a low Walk Score of 19, meaning visitors will need a vehicle for travel and errands.

The building currently houses 35 residents, running below its total capacity. Stays average about 352 days, which indicates that the daily schedule is primarily structured around continuous, long-term residential care rather than quick post-hospital turnarounds. To manage daily medical needs, the floor staff logs an average of 5 hours and 8 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This hands-on support is provided by a combined team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.

For day-to-day routines, the clinical department manages standard physical rehabilitation programs alongside structured group activities to encourage social connection among residents. The quieter, small-town setting provides a slower pace of care compared to larger urban facilities.

Older adults can evaluate the specialized physical therapy programs, multi-stage recovery tracks, and shared common spaces. The daily routine relies on clinical partnerships with local medical providers to manage active rehabilitation goals.

Contact Mary Anna Nursing Home

Overview of Chateau Terrebonne Health Care Center

Chateau Terrebonne Health Care Center is a 197-bed nursing home on West Tunnel Boulevard in Houma, Louisiana. Managed by Quality Home Group, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover care expenses. The surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, meaning visitors can handle some everyday errands on foot, though most trips require a car.

The average length of stay is 206 days, showing that the daily schedule accommodates both short-term post-hospital rehab and extended long-term residential care. To monitor daily medical needs, the nursing team provides approximately 3 hours of care per resident each day. This 24-hour floor staff includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who manage outpatient therapy, short-term rehabilitation tracks, and palliative or hospice care.

The kitchen serves homemade comfort food like roast beef, fried catfish, and fresh soups. The property features a beauty salon, a covered outdoor patio, and complimentary wireless internet and cable television in the rooms. Housekeeping and laundry services are handled by the staff, and the clinical program offers short-term respite options for family caregivers.

Families can research the specialized physical therapy programs, multi-stage recovery tracks, and shared common spaces.

Contact Chateau Terrebonne Health Care Center

Overview of Lake Charles Care Center

Lake Charles Care Center is an established 182-bed nursing home on Ernest Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and has been open for 52 years. Brian May owns and runs the facility, which takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The neighborhood is highly walkable, scoring a 74, so family members and guests can easily take care of errands on foot when they come to visit.

Residents stay here for about 115 days on average, meaning the staff splits its time between short-term therapy after a hospital stay and regular long-term care. To keep up with everyone’s health, the 24-hour floor crew provides about 4 hours and 10 minutes of nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides doing most of the hands-on work. There is also a doctor on staff to handle routine checkups and medical needs, alongside rehabilitation and temporary respite care.

For daily routines, an on-site chef and a dietitian team up to serve three restaurant-style meals every day in the main dining rooms. The activities schedule keeps things moving with weekly events and monthly birthday parties. Between activities, the staff keeps up with medication management, personal care, and regular cleaning around the building.

Prospective residents can take a tour to check out the dining areas, room choices, and the walkable neighborhood setup. The daily routine of these medical and therapy services is served with hot meals, social events, and around-the-clock nursing care.

Contact Lake Charles Care Center

Overview of The Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Bonnie Quibodeaux owns The Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a 73-bed nursing home located in a car-dependent area of Louisiana. Financial operations are handled through standard payment setups like Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The building runs at a 93 percent occupancy rate, maintaining a consistent census while continuing to process new admissions.

Operational timelines show an average resident stay of 149 days, meaning the facility is organized primarily around short-term medical recovery and post-hospital therapy. To monitor daily healing and health requirements, the 24-hour clinical crew provides just under 4 hours of total nursing care per resident each day. Medical staff utilizes an on-site 1,800-square-foot therapy gym to administer direct rehabilitation services, all while operating under regular state regulatory tracking from the Louisiana Department of Health.

Daily life on the campus incorporates specialized programming such as Tech Connect, Joy Rides, Kitchen Traditions, and Music & Memory. For meals and personal services, the layout features restaurant-style dining areas, a beauty salon, quiet relaxation lounges, and a central activity center. The floor staff coordinates these social programs with medication schedules, personal care, and regular building maintenance.

Prospective representatives can evaluate the expansive physical therapy facilities, short-term recovery programs, and targeted cognitive engagement tracks. The everyday framework balances these medical treatments with structured technology workshops, communal dining, and continuous nursing supervision.

Contact The Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home

Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home operates a 104-bed building located in Dupont, Louisiana. Run by owner Philip Pepiton, the facility takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds to cover daily care expenses. The surrounding area is strictly rural and carries a Walk Score of zero, meaning family members and visitors will need a vehicle for all errands and trips to the property.

The average length of stay tracks at about 751 days, an extended timeline showing that the facility primarily functions as a long-term residential home rather than a short-term rehabilitation checkpoint. To monitor daily medical needs, the floor staff logs 4 hours and 1 minute of total nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides supplying 3 hours and 23 minutes of that direct care. This 24-hour setup is managed by an on-staff doctor who oversees the clinical routines and physical therapy services.

Prospective residents can examine the specialized physical therapy programs, multi-stage recovery tracks, and shared common spaces. Local administrative coordinators can assist directly with verifying insurance network rules, confirming current room openings, and setting up the initial clinical intake appointment.

Contact Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home

Overview of Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center

Marcus Mathews owns Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center, a 150-bed skilled nursing facility in New Iberia, Louisiana. The home coordinates billing through standard paths like Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. While you can reach a few basic services on foot, visiting family members and guests will generally need a car to get around town.

Stays here average about 553 days, showing that the building focuses heavily on permanent residential care alongside short-term post-hospital recovery. To keep up with daily medical needs, the 24-hour floor crew provides an average of 4 hours and 12 minutes of total care per resident each day. This clinical team includes an on-site physician, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who operate under regular oversight from the Louisiana Department of Health.

When it comes to the daily routine, a registered dietician works directly with the kitchen crew to tailor home-style meals around individual health needs and restrictions. The building includes communal spaces for religious services, private visiting areas, and regular social activities. The floor staff handles all personal care, laundry, and daily housekeeping, while therapy sessions are run right inside the clinical wings.

Older adults can access continuous nursing supervision, specialized physical rehabilitation, and structured nutritional management plans. The daily framework coordinates these clinical services with home-style dining, spiritual programs, and routine wellness tracking.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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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 197 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.