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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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
Overview of Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Programming carries names rather than categories: Music and Memory, Music With Jan, Celebrations, Fulfill A Wish, Novel Excursions, and Taste and Critique. Two of the six are built around music. Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation sits in Maurice, Louisiana.
This is a nursing home, and skilled nursing is the care level behind that label. A licensed nurse is in the building at two in the afternoon and at two in the morning. Rehabilitation services run on site, which puts therapy where the nursing already is.
The home is licensed for 120 beds, and 3 hours and 53 minutes of nursing reaches each resident over the course of a day. A salon operates on site as well.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all work. Medicare covers short-term skilled care following a hospital stay, Medicaid enters once savings stop covering a long one, and private pay means a family settles the bill directly. Arkansas Elder Outreach Of Little Rock, Inc. operates the community. Someone needing licensed nursing and therapy at a single address fits here.
Located on Summerlin Lane in Bastrop, Louisiana, Lagniappe Healthcare is a skilled nursing home serving a rural area, so most errands require a car. The 112-bed community has been operating for 11 years. Its occupancy rate is 71%, which shows a relatively stable resident population. Residents stay an average of 227 days, including short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care residents.
Clinically, the home provides comprehensive nursing support, averaging 4 hours and 38 minutes of care per resident each day. The team comprises registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. This allows the facility to address post-acute recovery and ongoing medical needs. The home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to cover care.
Lagniappe’s service portfolio focuses on rehabilitation and therapeutic support. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on-site. Residents also have access to physician-ordered nutrition monitoring and regular doctor visits.
There are respite care, hospice services, and both inpatient and outpatient therapy options. The facility offers direct transportation to dialysis treatment appointments for residents who need dialysis. There is also a full-time activities department and a social services team for daily life and planning.
The home has a doctor on staff and licensed nurses available around the clock to accommodate residents’ medical needs without needing outside referrals. Its location in rural Bastrop and car-dependent walkability mean that visiting family need to drive to the location. However, the small-town atmosphere may appeal to residents seeking a quieter, less urban environment.
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.
Heritage Manor of Slidell is a nursing home in Slidell, Louisiana, that offers skilled nursing alongside hospice and palliative services. Hospice focuses on end-of-life care, while palliative care helps manage symptoms and comfort during serious illness. Short-term rehabilitation is also available for residents working through recovery before returning home.
This 120-bed center provides an average of 3 hours and 57 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. Financial options for residents include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Prospective representatives can contact the Heritage Manor of Slidell team to plan a visit or ask questions about services and payment requirements.
Overview of Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Covington, LA. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides supervision for residents living with dementia. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with terminal or serious illness. These services allow care to remain focused on comfort when treatment is no longer the main goal.
Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available for residents who need a time limited stay with therapy. The 172 bed community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those payment options when arranging care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 53 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Community Care Center Of Covington operates Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The community may be a good fit for someone whose needs include nursing care, memory support, rehabilitation, or comfort focused services.
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.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in New Orleans, Louisiana, with memory care, hospice and palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a supervised setting for residents living with dementia. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, and respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief.
The range of care services may suit a resident whose clinical or caregiving needs change over time without requiring a move to a separate community. The center has 108 beds and is operated by Priority Group Holdings. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible care and services.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Cardiac healthy, diabetic friendly, mechanical soft, and pureed diets are available, along with oral supplemental diets, so meals can accommodate the listed dietary and texture needs. A hair and nail salon provides grooming services on site.
The courtyard, covered patio, and sunroom offer outdoor or bright shared spaces within the community. Activities include movies, musical performances, outings, and holiday parties. A Walk Score of 47 out of 100 places the area in a car dependent setting, so residents who no longer drive generally need a car or a ride for most errands.
Angela Smith owns Princeton Place-Ruston, a 123-bed nursing home located on White Street in Ruston, Louisiana. Care expenses at this property are handled through straightforward financial tracks like Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 28, indicating a car-dependent setup where visitors and guests will need a personal vehicle for travel and local errands.
The facility runs at roughly 54 percent capacity, leaving immediate openings for new residents who stay for an average of 305 days. This extended timeline shows that the 24-hour medical crew splits their schedule between continuous long-term residential care and post-hospital recovery. To manage these health needs, the clinical staff supplies an average of 3 hours and 53 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, which includes 2 hours and 19 minutes of direct support from nurse aides alongside dedicated temporary respite care.
When it comes to daily routines, the kitchen staff prioritizes personalized dietary services, crafting individualized meal plans tailored to specific medical profiles and health requirements. The floor plan provides private and semi-private residential layouts built for consistent medication management and bedside attention.
Prospective representatives can look over the custom nutritional programs, physical rehabilitation setups, and current room vacancies. The internal schedule balances these clinical services with customized meals, specialized therapy tracks, and round-the-clock nursing supervision.
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.
Delta Healthcare manages Cherry Ridge, a 110-bed skilled nursing community located in Bastrop, Louisiana. The facility coordinates care expenses through private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid options. The immediate area relies heavily on vehicles for transportation, meaning families and visitors will need a car to reach the campus and run errands.
The property currently runs at 68 percent occupancy, with residents staying an average of 226 days. This operational setup demonstrates that the 24-hour staff divides their time between continuous long-term care and short-term post-hospital therapy. To monitor daily medical needs, the floor crew logs an average of 3 hours and 37 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, running a clinical program that covers transitional rehabilitation, temporary respite stays, and podiatry services.
When it comes to daily routines, the kitchen serves three daily meals alongside a complimentary continental breakfast. The physical layout includes professional landscaping, a walking path, a bocce court, a card and craft room, a library, and a lounge featuring a fireplace. A wellness coach oversees the on-site fitness programs, while pastoral care teams handle regular church services.
Families can review the specialized physical therapy programs, memory support structures, and shared residential common spaces. The internal schedule balances these clinical offerings with three daily meals, pastoral care services, group fitness activities, and an on-site hair salon.
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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