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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 Colonial Oaks Living Center

Colonial Oaks Living Center LLC operates a single-story care community at 4312 Ithaca Street in Metairie, Louisiana. The neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 69, making the area moderately walkable so visitors can handle some errands on foot, though most trips require a car.

The floor plan provides a choice between private rooms and companion suites, depending on individual preferences. To manage daily medical needs and medication schedules, the 24-hour floor crew provides an average of 3 hours and 18 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This combined care team consists of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who coordinate all bedside support.

Interested individuals can walk through the physical layout to see the single-story setup, room configurations, and neighborhood connectivity firsthand. The internal routine balances daily medical supervision with structured personal care, companion lodging setups, and localized support. Living spaces are arranged alongside shared visiting areas and neighborhood access points, backed by routine building upkeep and laundry services managed entirely by the facility staff.

Contact Colonial Oaks Living Center

Overview of Metairie Health Care Center

Metairie Health Care Center is located on Riverside Drive in Metairie, Louisiana, a residential area just west of New Orleans. Metairie Operations LLC runs this 202-bed home, which handles billing through standard methods like Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. The surrounding street layout scores a 42 for walkability, so family members and visitors will generally need a car to get around and run errands.

A typical stay here lasts around 183 days. This timeline shapes the daily routine, blending short-term rehab for people recovering from surgery or hospital stays with ongoing care for permanent residents. The nursing team covers the floor around the clock, averaging about four hours of direct care for each resident every day. They have the medical setup to manage complex tasks on-site, including IV therapy, wound healing, physician-directed care, and secure memory tracking in the specialized Serenity Trace unit.

The building features semi-private rooms, an integrated security system, and free Wi-Fi to keep residents connected with family. To save people from stressful trips out to local clinics, the building has its own lab work and X-ray services, alongside a facility van for off-site appointments. Every day, the crew looks after all room cleaning and personal laundry, keeping life organized around family training programs and community re-entry support.

Interested individuals can see how the home coordinates everyday medical needs, like on-site blood work, X-ray imaging, and targeted physical therapy. The community pairs these medical services with standard provisions, including secure dementia support, internet access, family involvement programs, and dedicated resident transportation.

Contact Metairie Health Care Center

Overview of Audubon Health and Rehab

You can find Audubon Health and Rehab situated at 2110 Audubon Avenue in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Act Investments runs this 172-bed facility, which accepts standard insurance options such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. The surrounding streets have a Walk Score of 54, so you can easily step out to take care of a few small tasks on foot, but having a car is still best for traveling across town.

Most residents tend to stay in the building for about 340 days. Having this type of timeframe means the staff splits its attention between short-term physical therapy after a hospital stay and steady, long-term nursing care. The nursing crew stays on the floor around the clock, averaging 3 hours and 54 minutes of direct attention for each resident every day. During that time, nurse aides provide 2 hours and 25 minutes of hands-on care, while registered and practical nurses handle clinical tracking.

The physical layout offers a choice between private and semi-private bedrooms that connect to an on-site therapy gym, hydrotherapy spa rooms, and outdoor gardens. The daily routine mixes dietitian-approved meals, housekeeping, and personal laundry with a recreation calendar that features a music memory program and an outdoor walking path. Residents have access to cable television and Wi-Fi to chat with family, alongside a local barber shop and a facility van for doctor appointments.

Prospective representatives can see how the home manages daily health assets like the specialized therapy gym, hydrotherapy rooms, and continuous floor tracking. The community coordinates these clinical services with regular amenities, including custom dietary meals, a music memory program, internet access, and scheduled resident transit.

Contact Audubon Health and Rehab

Overview of Waldon Health Care Center

Waldon Health Care Center operates out of a single-story building located on Idaho Avenue in Kenner, Louisiana. The home offers standard shared suites and works with conventional payment methods to cover residential stays. Visiting family members will find the location incredibly easy to navigate without a vehicle, as the neighborhood features a high Walk Score of 82, allowing most local errands and outdoor walks to happen entirely on foot.

Floor operations rely on a multi-tiered nursing crew that remains on duty around the clock. Every day, nurse aides give 2 hours and 1 minute of direct personal help to each resident, while licensed practical nurses provide 1 hour and 10 minutes of clinical tracking, and registered nurses contribute another 13 minutes of oversight. This continuous staffing rotation handles both everyday physical assistance and regular medical monitoring.

The semi-private room setups are structured to offer a balance of individual privacy and cost-effective housing. Daily routines focus on skilled physical rehabilitation, room maintenance, and personal care plans tailored to what each resident needs. Because of the highly walkable layout of the surrounding Kenner neighborhood, mobile residents can easily spend time outdoors near the property.

Prospective residents can explore how the facility manages its daily nursing schedules, shared suites, and physical rehabilitation tracks. The community combines these clinical priorities with everyday provisions, including floor supervision, layout security, and easy foot access to the surrounding neighborhood services.

Contact Waldon Health Care Center

Overview of Camelot Leisure Living

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.

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Overview of Shreveport Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Pmg Opco-Shreveport LLC owns Shreveport Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, a 127-bed facility located on Mansfield Road in Shreveport, Louisiana. Financial coverage options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 43, meaning the neighborhood is walkable and a few nearby businesses are reachable on foot, though most trips require a car.

The average length of stay is 193 days, an operational timeline that accommodates both short-term post-hospital therapy and extended residential care. To monitor daily health needs, the 24-hour floor crew logs an average of 3 hours and 18 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides providing 3 hours and 4 minutes of that direct support. This clinical team manages stroke recovery, cardiac and respiratory rehab, advanced pain management, wound care, outpatient therapy, temporary respite care, and hospice services.

An on-site chef prepares three meals each day, featuring regional comfort foods like meatloaf, fried catfish, and roast beef with gravy. The property offers private suite options, cable television, telephone hookups, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The activities director schedules regular social outings and events, while the floor staff handles all personal laundry services.

Prospective residents can access specialized cardiac rehabilitation, stroke recovery tracks, and temporary respite care. The internal schedule balances these clinical services with chef-prepared regional meals, social events, and continuous medical supervision. Living options are paired with private suites, media access, and community lounges, backed by routine room cleaning and laundry services managed entirely by the facility staff.

Contact Shreveport Manor Skilled Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation

Overview of The Bradford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Stephen Peterson owns and operates The Bradford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, a 146-bed care community located on Baird Road in Shreveport, Louisiana. The facility coordinates care costs through private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid paths. The surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, meaning visitors can reach a few nearby services on foot, though most trips still depend on a vehicle.

Residents stay for an average of 207 days, an operational pace that balances short-term post-hospital therapy with extended residential care. To monitor everyday health needs, the 24-hour floor crew logs an average of 3 hours and 29 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides supplying 2 hours and 58 minutes of that direct support. This clinical department manages physical, occupational, and speech therapies, stroke recovery tracks, cardiac and respiratory rehabilitation, outpatient sessions, and temporary respite stays.

For daily schedules, the kitchen staff prepares homemade comfort foods such as meatloaf, fried catfish, chicken-fried steak, and roast beef with gravy. The physical layout features private and semi-private room options, on-site fitness facilities, outdoor spaces, and a beauty and barber shop. An activities director coordinates regular social events and recreational programs, while the floor staff handles daily housekeeping and laundry.

Families can access comprehensive physical therapy, cardiac recovery tracks, and temporary respite services. Private and semi-private rooms are paired with shared fitness rooms, outdoor spaces, and an on-site barber shop, backed by routine building upkeep and personal laundry support managed entirely by the facility staff.

Contact The Bradford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overview of Chateau D’ville Rehab and Retirement

Chateau D’ville Rehab and Retirement is a 141-bed healthcare residence managed by Boulware D’ville LLC on Vatican Drive in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Funding for medical stays is organized through standard structures like Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Located within a quiet residential neighborhood, the campus requires visitors to travel by car since nearby commercial districts are not easily reachable on foot.

Operational records show that residents stay for an average of 291 days, meaning the daily clinical routine is split between temporary post-hospital recoveries and permanent placements. To oversee daily medical regimens, the 24-hour floor staff accounts for 3 hours and 17 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This professional workforce manages physical rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, temporary respite care, and end-of-life palliative programs.

For the daily schedule, the kitchen prepares comfort foods like meatloaf, fried catfish, and roast beef with gravy alongside fresh soups and vegetables. The physical footprint houses a central dining room, private visiting corners, an on-site chapel, and a beauty and barber shop. Recreational options include regular exercise groups, seasonal holiday events, church services, and performances by local musicians and entertainers.

Interested individuals can find a balance of clinical therapy services, structured social calendars, and permanent long-term care programs. Shared common spaces are provided alongside an on-site hair salon, private dining rooms, and outdoor areas, backed by laundry and housekeeping services managed entirely by the facility staff.

Contact Chateau D’ville Rehab and Retirement

Overview of Center Point Health Care and Rehab

Center Point Health Care and Rehab is a 172-bed care property operating at an 86 percent occupancy rate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Financial coverage options include standard pathways like Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. The surrounding neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 41, meaning the immediate area is somewhat walkable for basic tasks, though visitors will generally depend on a car.

The average length of stay is 120 days, an operational timeline showing a strong orientation toward short-term post-hospital therapy alongside traditional long-term care placements. To track daily medical needs, the 24-hour floor staff provides an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides contributing 2 hours and 43 minutes of direct assistance. The clinical framework features an on-staff physician and physical rehabilitation tracks, while recent state inspections have noted recurring operational findings involving medication management, food service systems, nutritional protocols, and discharge planning communications.

For daily routines, the dietary team structures individualized meal planning to accommodate medical restrictions and nutritional needs. The building runs regular recreational programs alongside its specialized therapy services.

Prospective residents can tap into specialized physical therapy programs, on-site physician oversight, and structured nutritional care tracking. Residential spaces are arranged alongside shared activity areas and visiting lounges, backed by routine building upkeep and personal care support managed entirely by the facility staff.

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Overview of The Woodlands Healthcare Center

The Woodlands Healthcare Center is a 152-bed skilled nursing community managed by Dns Healthcare on Thad Bailes Road in Leesville, Louisiana. The facility routes its medical billing through Medicaid, Medicare, and private payments. Neighbors and families visiting the property will need a car for most local errands, as the surrounding layout has a Walk Score of 29.

Stays at the home average roughly 172 days, showing an operational footprint that supports temporary surgical rehabilitation alongside traditional long-term nursing placements. To manage daily medical needs and tracking, the 24-hour clinical staff contributes an average of 2 hours and 55 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. This bedside coverage model implements outpatient therapy sessions, physical rehabilitation tracks, short-term respite stays, and palliative hospice services.

For the daily schedule, the kitchen crew prepares home-style meals featuring options like fried catfish, roasted meats, and meatloaf in a communal dining room. The building features an on-site beauty salon and barber shop, secure outdoor walking paths, and a structured calendar of weekly activities. Floor staff manage all personal care and laundry support, while facility vans handle scheduled medical transport.

Individuals can find a mix of clinical therapy services, structured social calendars, and permanent long-term care programs. Shared common spaces are provided alongside an on-site hair salon, private dining rooms, and outdoor areas, backed by laundry and housekeeping services managed entirely by the facility staff.

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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
01

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.