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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 TableNH (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.
$9.7M*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$5.3M*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
54.5%*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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
Mansfield Nursing Center operates a 100-bed facility in Mansfield, Louisiana. The center delivers skilled nursing, memory care, hospice, palliative care, and respite options. Residents recovering from illness or surgery can complete physical, occupational, and speech therapy in-house.
Accommodations feature private and semi-private suites. On-site features include a salon/spa, landscaped outdoor grounds, and therapy areas. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident daily under director Jarred Brandon, NFA.
Families can get in touch with Mansfield Nursing Center to check open suites, tour the property, or discuss payment options.
Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab, located in the heart of Baton Rouge on North Boulevard, provides a spacious and elegant atmosphere and offers a wide range of services. The community also prides itself on providing psychiatric services, wound vac therapy, LCA pumps, podiatrists, physicians, to name a few.
In addition to the comprehensive range of services offered, Mid City also provides respite care, hospice care, and palliative care. The community accepts Medicaid and Medicare, as well as long-term care insurance and private pay. Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab is committed to providing its residents top-notch service and a safe living environment. When it comes to quality senior cares in Baton Rouge, Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab definitely claims its own spot.
Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care provides nursing home care, including skilled nursing, in New Orleans’ Old Aurora neighborhood. The 138-bed community is arranged into six households with private and semiprivate rooms, and occupancy is 93%.
Nurse staffing totals 4 hours and 17 minutes per resident each day, including 1 hour and 44 minutes from RNs and LPNs. The households surround a landscaped courtyard, and residents also have access to a salon and chapel.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs several rehabilitation disciplines in one setting.
Overview of Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center operates a 92-bed facility offering skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, and short-term respite stays in Hessmer, Louisiana. On-site care supports residents through continuous nursing oversight alongside daily living assistance. Hospice services focus on comfort management, while respite stays accommodate individuals needing temporary support while regular caregivers are away.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident daily, while reviews for the facility reflect a citations-per-inspection rate of zero across primary safety checks. Payment models accept private funding alongside Medicare and Medicaid for qualifying residents.
Cognitive support is organized within a dedicated Dementia Care Unit designed for individuals who require structured supervision. Physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation programs are delivered in partnership with The Therapy Center to support individuals recovering from illness or surgery.
Prospective residents exploring care options in Avoyelles Parish can contact the main office to tour the campus, inspect the memory care unit, and review therapy schedules.
Rayville Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 149-bed care community owned by Kevin Hopper and located off Highway 3048 in a rural pocket of Rayville, Louisiana. The facility coordinates billing through regular financial routes like Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. Because the surrounding countryside carries a Walk Score of zero, anyone coming to visit or running everyday errands will need a car.
Residents stay at the home for about 256 days on average, a timeline that means the staff manages long-term care placements alongside short-term recovery tracks. To look after everyone’s daily medical needs, the 24-hour nursing team averages 3 hours and 6 minutes of total care per resident each day. This clinical workforce includes on-staff doctors, nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses who coordinate certified wound care and physical therapy programs.
When it comes to daily life, the kitchen staff shapes individual menus around each resident’s dietary restrictions and health needs. The building features dedicated visiting areas for families, an in-house hair salon, and a regular schedule of recreational activities. To keep things running smoothly, the house crew manages all cleaning and laundry tasks, while a facility van takes care of essential off-site transport.
Interested individuals can look into the specialized wound care options, long-term nursing paths, and short-term therapy schedules. Living rooms and bedrooms sit close to the main activity spaces, salon, and interior lounges.
Landmark of Plaquemine is a 108-bed nursing home in Plaquemine, Louisiana, providing post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing skilled nursing care. The facility is owned by Misty Ardoin Willson and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several options for covering short-term recovery and longer-term care. Having served the community for 5 years, the home operates at 70% occupancy and has an average length of stay of 334 days. This includes people recovering from acute health events as well as those who require continuous nursing support.
A strong emphasis is placed on rehabilitation services. Short-term rehabilitation residents have access to a state-of-the-art therapy gym and hydrotherapy spa rooms, making the facility a suitable option for individuals recovering from surgery, orthopedic injuries, or hospital stays. Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 24 minutes of nursing care each day, providing consistent hands-on support during both daytime and overnight hours.
Meals are planned by a dietitian and served in a comfortable dining environment. Residents can participate in daily activities and therapeutic programs, and additional services include a beauty salon and barbershop.
Landscaped gardens provide outdoor space to enjoy, and residents also have access to cable television and WiFi. Transportation can be arranged for medical appointments and community outings. Families can choose between private and semi-private room options based on their loved one’s needs and preferences.
The facility is located in Plaquemine and has a Walk Score of 27, meaning most errands require a vehicle, which is common for the area. The neighborhood is quiet and residential, and family members who live nearby can generally visit the facility easily by car.
Amelia Manor Nursing Home is located on Center Street in Lafayette, Louisiana. The skilled nursing facility has 151 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Current occupancy is 58%, so the facility has some availability. Residents remain at the facility for an average of 292 days, including people receiving post-acute rehabilitation and those who need ongoing nursing care.
Nursing staff provide an average of 4 hours and 24 minutes of care per resident each day. Nurse aide coverage averages another 3 hours and 12 minutes daily. Direct care, assistance, and resident monitoring are a regular part of daily operations.
Rehabilitation services are available at the facility. Residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay may receive therapy and nursing support as part of their recovery period.
The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 24. Most errands and destinations require a vehicle, as the neighborhood is considered car-dependent. Families visiting from Lafayette and nearby communities can still reach the facility easily by car.
Vermilion Health Care Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Kaplan, Louisiana. Nursing and skilled nursing services address ongoing clinical care needs, while secure Alzheimer’s care gives a resident with Alzheimer’s disease a supervised setting. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs secure care for Alzheimer’s disease alongside nursing services.
The home has 120 beds. Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy during recovery or as part of ongoing care, while long term care supports residents who need continuing care rather than a short stay. Cajun food is served as part of the community’s dining.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may matter when savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay allows families to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 8 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.
Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home operates a 104-bed building located in Dupont, Louisiana. Run by owner Philip Pepiton, the facility takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds to cover daily care expenses. The surrounding area is strictly rural and carries a Walk Score of zero, meaning family members and visitors will need a vehicle for all errands and trips to the property.
The average length of stay tracks at about 751 days, an extended timeline showing that the facility primarily functions as a long-term residential home rather than a short-term rehabilitation checkpoint. To monitor daily medical needs, the floor staff logs 4 hours and 1 minute of total nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides supplying 3 hours and 23 minutes of that direct care. This 24-hour setup is managed by an on-staff doctor who oversees the clinical routines and physical therapy services.
Prospective residents can examine the specialized physical therapy programs, multi-stage recovery tracks, and shared common spaces. Local administrative coordinators can assist directly with verifying insurance network rules, confirming current room openings, and setting up the initial clinical intake appointment.
Overview of Wyatt Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Wyatt Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home care in Jonesboro, LA. This type of care can suit someone who needs ongoing nursing support and assistance with daily care.
The center has 62 beds, giving families its stated capacity when considering placement. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so eligible residents may use either listed public program or pay directly.
Total nurse staffing is 5h 1m per resident per day. That figure represents the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. An 80% occupancy rate means four out of five beds are occupied, leaving the facility’s stated capacity below full occupancy.
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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