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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 Table AL (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.
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.
Camelot Leisure Living
NH
AL
SNF
West Ferriday (Concordia Parish)
91
Facility 91
LA AVG 126
Rank #156 / 190
70.3%
Facility 70.3%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #103 / 169
-3%
4.02
Facility 4.02
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #86 / 195
D+ +2%-3%
$47.1k
Facility $47.1k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #144 / 202
40
Facility 40
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #173 / 202
5.7
Facility 5.7
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #176 / 202
264-
2
Facility 2
LA AVG 39
Rank #209 / 213
Concordia Nursing Home Inc
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #175 / 195
$2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #180 / 195
43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.8%
Rank #120 / 194
195516
Cypress at Lake Providence
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lake Providence (East Carroll Parish)
108
Facility 108
LA AVG 126
Rank #130 / 190
62.7%
Facility 62.7%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #121 / 169
-13%
2.95
Facility 2.95
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #179 / 195
D- -8%-29%
$74.5k
Facility $74.5k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #158 / 202
69
Facility 69
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #198 / 202
6.9
Facility 6.9
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #197 / 202
368-
33
Facility 33
LA AVG 39
Rank #118 / 213
Cypress At Lake Providence, LLC
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #141 / 195
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #153 / 195
41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.8%
Rank #151 / 194
195585
Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Lake Charles
109
Facility 109
LA AVG 126
Rank #127 / 190
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #83 / 169
+6%
3.84
Facility 3.84
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #109 / 195
? +22%-7%
$34.4k
Facility $34.4k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #134 / 202
20
Facility 20
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #75 / 202
6.7
Facility 6.7
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #195 / 202
284A+
45
Facility 45
LA AVG 39
Rank #75 / 213
Kenter LLC
$12.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $12.4MFiscal year ending 03/2024
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #38 / 195
$5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #31 / 195
46.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 46.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
LA AVG 47.8%
Rank #91 / 194
195414
Summit Retirement Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Alexandria
130
Facility 130
LA AVG 126
Rank #81 / 190
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #101 / 169
-2%
3.62
Facility 3.62
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #126 / 195
? +37%-13%
$14.3k
Facility $14.3k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #112 / 202
25
Facility 25
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #115 / 202
3.6
Facility 3.6
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #76 / 202
292-
49
Facility 49
LA AVG 39
Rank #60 / 213
Loren Pinion
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #60 / 195
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #71 / 195
45.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.8%
Rank #105 / 194
195560
St. Joseph‘s Assisted Living
NH
SNF
Monroe (Breard)
130
Facility 130
LA AVG 126
Rank #81 / 190
67.7%
Facility 67.7%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #108 / 169
-7%
3.11
Facility 3.11
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #168 / 195
? +137%-25%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 202
44
Facility 44
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #177 / 202
5.5
Facility 5.5
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #169 / 202
-88-
42
Facility 42
LA AVG 39
Rank #86 / 213
Cantex Health Care Centers II LLC
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #128 / 195
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #81 / 195
57.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.8%
Rank #23 / 194
195359
The Pines Retirement Center
NH
Baton Rouge
45
Facility 45
LA AVG 126
Rank #187 / 190
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4.35
Facility 4.35
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #59 / 195
? -32%+5%
$175.0k
Facility $175.0k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #183 / 202
68
Facility 68
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #197 / 202
5.7
Facility 5.7
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #176 / 202
357A+
21
Facility 21
LA AVG 39
Rank #163 / 213
Joel Stewart
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #172 / 195
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #184 / 195
40.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.8%
Rank #160 / 194
195512
White Oak Post Acute Care-
NH
Baton Rouge (Eastgate)
176
Facility 176
LA AVG 126
Rank #19 / 190
52.3%
Facility 52.3%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #151 / 169
-28%
3.43
Facility 3.43
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #139 / 195
D+----53%-17%
$616.2k
Facility $616.2k
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #202 / 202
84
Facility 84
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #202 / 202
5.6
Facility 5.6
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #173 / 202
1092A+
53
Facility 53
LA AVG 39
Rank #53 / 213
Keira Juge
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #122 / 195
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #119 / 195
47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.8%
Rank #78 / 194
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Overview of Lady of the Oaks Retirement

Lady of the Oaks Retirement provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, memory care, and palliative care in Lafayette, LA. Skilled nursing and long-term care support residents who need ongoing nursing care, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and support for people with serious or end-of-life illness. Memory care and Alzheimer’s care provide supervision in a setting suited to residents living with dementia who may be unable to live safely alone.

Rehabilitation services are available for short-term stays, giving residents access to therapy while they work toward recovery. The facility also offers behavioral health programming, which addresses residents’ mental and emotional care needs. These care options may suit someone whose needs range from short-term rehabilitation to ongoing nursing, memory, hospice, or palliative support.

Lady of the Oaks Retirement accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care based on the resident’s eligibility and financial arrangements. With a Walk Score of 49, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Heritage Manor of Houma

With 120 beds, Heritage Manor of Houma is a nursing home in Houma, LA, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation. The community provides continuous clinical support with nursing services on-site. Recovery support is also available for those in rehabilitation after and illness, surgery, or hospital stay. With a secure environment, the community also welcome those living with memory-related conditions.

Comfort-focused care is also provided for terminally ill residents. Moreover, payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. This allows families to cover costs with various options.

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Overview of Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge, LA offers nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people living with serious or advanced illness.

Short term rehabilitation is available for people recovering after surgery or a hospital stay. A resident can receive rehabilitation services before returning home or moving to another setting. Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing, short term rehabilitation, or a supervised memory care setting. The community has 144 beds.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care and services. Community Care Center Of Baton Rouge operates the community. With a Walk Score of 38, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Nursing home care and rehabilitation services are available for residents whose needs require ongoing clinical support or recovery assistance.

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Overview of Ferncrest Manor Living Center

Ferncrest Manor Living Center is a 200 bed nursing home in New Orleans, operated by Prestige Care. It offers skilled nursing and respite care, with licensed nursing care on site around the clock and short stays for family caregivers who need time to travel, recover or manage another obligation.

Its programs include Complex Care and Medical & Skilled Nursing. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need recovery support during their stay.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover long term care, and private pay allows a resident or family to pay directly. The combination of ongoing nursing care and short term respite may be a good fit for someone with continuing medical needs or a family caregiver arranging temporary support.

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Overview of Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center

Offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, Allen Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center is a nursing home in Oakdale, Louisiana, in Allen Parish. For those seeking nursing services and recovery-focused care, the community ensures accessibility of care depending on their needs.

The 91-bed home offers private and semi-private rooms. It is currently at 84% occupancy, with 76 beds occupied. Daily activities create scheduled opportunities to take part in community life, and the on-site salon supports personal grooming without an off-site appointment.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings will not cover a long stay, and private pay allows direct payment. The area has a Walk Score of 35 out of 100 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or ride.

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Overview of Adira Medical Resort

Adira Medical Resort handles five care types in Bossier City, LA. Those are palliative care, hospice care, respite care, skilled nursing, and the nursing home level. The two nursing designations put licensed nursing in the building, and staffing covers all twenty-four hours of the day.

Hospice care is about comfort as a life closes. Palliative care attends to comfort and symptom relief for somebody carrying a serious illness. Respite is temporary cover for a resident while the family caregiver is travelling or getting over something.

Short-Term Rehab is named as well, for the stretch a resident spends getting back to doing things unaided. Transportation for Outpatient Appointments is a named program, so those visits are arranged through the home.

The count stops at 77 beds. Medicare and private money are the two accepted routes, and a family needing short-term coverage while the usual caregiver is away is well served by the respite designation.

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Overview of Gonzales Healthcare Center

Gonzales Healthcare Center is a gem in the world of nursing and rehabilitation services. This local leader puts a premium on meeting the holistic needs of their residents. They provide top-notch care that is tailored to each individual, whether it’s rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or long-term care. What’s more, Gonzales Healthcare Center is always adapting to the ever-changing healthcare environment. 

With a garden room, a movie theater, and even Wi-Fi, this place truly has it all. Their therapy gym is state-of-the-art, and their exercise groups and outings will keep seniors active and engaged. Gonzales Healthcare Center also offers spiritual services and other amenities that can nourish residents’ souls. 

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Overview of Waldon Health Care Center

Waldon Health Care Center is a nursing home in Kenner, LA, specializing in rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With its clean and home-like setting, older adults are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. 24-hour care, social services, and transportation are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Alongside personalized care plans, clinically proven therapy programs are also provided to help residents recover and return to their routines with ease.

Social events, light physical exercises, and various recreational activities ensure residents can make friends and explore new interests. Thoughtfully furnished rooms and accessible communal areas are also available, so residents can rest comfortably. Located in the peaceful residential area of Kenner, near restaurants, shops, and bus stops, the community ensures residents have easy access to theirnecessiites and leisure. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Louisiana, especially with its high standards of care.

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Overview of Harmony House Nursing and Rehabilitation

Harmony House Nursing and Rehabilitation operates a skilled nursing and long-term care community under the ownership of Freda Price Zimmerman. Located in Shreveport, Louisiana, the facility focuses heavily on dementia and Alzheimer’s support alongside standard medical recovery. The neighborhood holds a walk score of 34, meaning the location is mostly car-dependent and families will need a vehicle for visits or daily errands outside the grounds.

The nursing team delivers an average of four hours and 24 minutes of direct care per resident each day, keeping registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and nurse aides on the floor around the clock. The community maintains an on-site physician and integrates regular visits from a nurse practitioner and psychiatrist to manage clinical needs internally. The average length of stay is around 970 days, so the residential rhythm emphasizes long-term stability with homestyle dining managed by a registered dietitian, an arts and crafts center, an interactive computer lab, and an outdoor courtyard with a gazebo.

Prospective residents can call the administrative office at (318) 424-5251 to check on current bed vacancies or to verify clinical intake criteria. The business desk can explain how they coordinate with Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay insurance options, and they can help you schedule an in-person tour of the facility and day rooms.

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Overview of Westminster Tower

Westminster Tower occupies a high-rise at 2301 Idaho Ave in Kenner, Louisiana, 0.4 miles from downtown and 3.17 miles from Lakeside Hospital. The facility houses 282 apartments serving residents 62+ (55+ for select programs) in studio and one-bedroom units. Dru Pittman administers through the HomeBridge program. Medicare accepted; not CMS-certified (independent living model). CCAC-accredited continuing care community.

Studio and 1-bed apartments are on offer, each with parking and laundry/linen service. The facility is structured on an income-based affordability model. Walk Score 81 (very walkable); downtown Kenner location with restaurants, shops, transit nearby. Pets allowed. Minimum age 62 (55+ for some programs).

Services and amenities include a fitness center, library, salon, spa, dining room and separate restaurant, garden and patio access, transportation provided, housekeeping included. Emergency systems on-site. Short-term rehabilitation available. Home care services offered alongside independent and assisted living housing.

HomeBridge-administered health and wellness programs. Residents may socialize in a spacious resident lounge, placing an emphasis on peer connection and social interaction. Volunteer opportunities are available; and virtual tours offered. The community atmosphere is described as lively. Meal service via dining room and restaurant options.

National Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC) accreditation confirms adherence to standards for financial stability, health/safety oversight, and resident rights protection. Accreditation provides assurance of transparent fee structures and responsible continuing care operations.

Westminster Tower serves income-based independent living residents 62+ in a CCAC-accredited high-rise continuing care community featuring comprehensive amenities, social programming, and on-site healthcare services.

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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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • 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 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.

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