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Our editorial team analyzed 231 nursing homes in LA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in LA
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.
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.
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: 47.8% 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: each nursing home is ranked against every LA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 231 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.
Town & Country Health & Rehab is located on Weston Street in Minden, Louisiana. The nursing facility has 124 beds and is owned by Elizabeth Sims-Langford. Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay when covering care costs. The home mainly serves people recovering from illness, injury, or surgery who need short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing support.
Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 10 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses are part of the care team. Daily nursing support is substantial and is a key part of the facility’s rehabilitation and recovery focus. Residents stay about 153 days on average, including both post-acute residents and those needing longer-term skilled care.
The facility’s rehabilitation program is built around a state-of-the-art gym and hydrotherapy spa rooms. Therapists use these areas to provide traditional rehabilitation and aquatic rehabilitation. Residents also have access to landscaped gardens, private and semi-private rooms, a beauty salon and barbershop, religious services, WiFi, cable television, and housekeeping support. Transportation to medical appointments and community outings is arranged by the home, which can ease resident life and family visits, and dietitian-approved meals are served in a comfortable dining room.
The home is in a car-dependent area of Minden where most errands require a vehicle. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet and residential. Families touring the facility can learn more about the rehabilitation programs, room options, and daily activities. An in-person visit gives families a chance to see these services for themselves.
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.
Located in Jeanerette, Louisiana, within the Teche region south of Baton Rouge, Maison Teche Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility owned by Iris Hodges. The 121-bed community has an occupancy rate of 76%, where most stay an average of 226 days. The facility has been operating for 38 years and serves residents who need nursing care and rehabilitation support.
The center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and families can choose from these options to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. Its clinical focus is rehabilitation. There are programs in physical medicine and nursing care, along with personal care planning for residents. This orientation makes it a great choice for patients recovering from illness or surgery and needing skilled nursing support during rehabilitation.
The facility’s location is car-dependent, which is common in rural Louisiana. Most daily errands require a vehicle, and families visiting from nearby towns in the region can easily access Old Spanish Trail. The facility’s operation is overseen by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, which conducts periodic inspections and maintains compliance records.
Overview of Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center
Irving Place Associates LP owns and runs Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center, a 227-bed skilled nursing facility on Irving Place in Shreveport, Louisiana. Traditional payment systems like private accounts, Medicaid, and Medicare handle the billing for residential stays. The local neighborhood scores a 58 for walkability, which means visitors can manage a few basic tasks on foot, though a vehicle remains practical for most travel around town.
167 days mark the average stay, indicating that the building caters to short-term surgical recoveries alongside extended long-term placements. Daily clinical management relies on a 24-hour team that logs an average of 3 hours and 1 minute of total nursing care per resident each day. Within this model, nurse aides supply 2 hours and 34 minutes of direct bedside support to help individuals navigate post-hospital rehabilitation tracks.
The indoor layout features shared dining areas, common rooms, and central lounges that connect the residential wings to the therapy rooms. Daily workflows focus on combining medical checkups and medication tracking with personal care, laundry help, and general building maintenance.
Prospective residents can set up an in-person walkthrough to view the therapy spaces, look over the floor plans, and meet the on-duty staff. Residential spaces are set up near the main common lounges and visiting areas, with all housekeeping and room cleaning handled directly by the house crew.
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 Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Delhi, Louisiana, is home to Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where residents receive traditional nursing home services alongside skilled nursing care. Having on-site rehabilitation allows individuals to work through physical recovery plans directly in the facility, supported by a physician on staff to oversee medical needs.
Operations run out of a 103-bed setting that currently maintains a 60% occupancy rate. Nursing care averages 4 hours and 5 minutes per resident daily. On-site lifestyle amenities include an organized activities program and custom meal planning based on specific dietary requirements or doctor’s orders. Deerfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center oversees daily operations.
Families exploring long-term or short-term placement can contact Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to check open bed status and review accepted payment options, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private funding.
Operated by La Chc Holdings, Cypress at Lake Providence is a nursing home in Lake Providence, Louisiana. It supplies comprehensive skilled nursing care, focusing on rehabilitation. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted to offer families multiple ways to cover short-term recovery and longer-term nursing care. The 108-bed home operates at approximately 69 percent occupancy, reflecting a mix of occupants in post-acute rehabilitation following surgery or hospitalization and those requiring ongoing nursing support. The average stay span of about 506 days indicates the community serves short-term and longer-stay occupants.
Total nursing care averages 3 hours 38 minutes per resident day, with registered nurse coverage of 12 minutes per day. Rehabilitation is a core service, with in-house therapy staff available full-time and a steadfast short-term rehab program. The home also delivers respite care for temporary stays, on-site pharmacy and laboratory services, and on-site medical providers, so outside appointments aren’t as needed. Diabetes management is a specialized focus, anchored by on-site pharmacy services and nutrition management. Daily support includes transportation to medical appointments, housekeeping and laundry services, and recreational programming. The community’s location has a Walk Score of 33, so most trips demand a car, but the immediate area has some accessible services. To support resident needs, staff are available 24/7.
Paramount Healthcare Consultants LLC operates Camelot Leisure Living, a 91-bed facility located on Highway 84 West in Ferriday, Louisiana. The property handles care expenses through Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. The surrounding area is rural and carries a Walk Score of 2, meaning family members and visitors will need a car to reach the building or complete errands.
The property runs at a 70 percent occupancy rate, and residents stay for an average of 496 days. This operational timeline shows that the staff splits their schedule between short-term post-hospital therapy and extended long-term residential care.
To monitor everyday health needs, the 24-hour floor crew logs an average of 4 hours and 8 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, running a clinical program that includes physical rehabilitation and regular regulatory reviews by the Louisiana Department of Health.
Interested individuals can evaluate the physical therapy programs, multi-stage recovery tracks, and shared common spaces. The internal routine balances these clinical offerings with personalized therapy sessions, group social activities, and continuous nursing oversight. Room layouts are structured around open visiting areas and easy medical access, backed by routine building cleaning and facility-managed laundry services.
St. Joseph of Harahan provides skilled nursing, hospice care, and palliative care in Harahan, Louisiana. Skilled nursing and long-term care support residents who need ongoing clinical care, while hospice focuses on comfort for people nearing the end of life, and palliative care addresses symptoms and comfort needs linked to serious illness. Moreover, rehabilitation services are available for residents working to regain function after an illness, injury, or medical stay.
The community has 206 beds, making it a larger care setting with room for more residents, caregivers, and programming. An 85% occupancy rate also indicates that most beds are in use, while some capacity remains available.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment options depending on their eligibility and financial resources. The combination of ongoing nursing care, rehabilitation, hospice, and palliative services may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include clinical support, recovery services, or comfort-focused care.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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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 231 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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