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Our editorial team analyzed 219 nursing homes in LA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in LA
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.
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.
$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 and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other LA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 219 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Overview of The Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
The Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Crowley, Louisiana, provides skilled nursing, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. Clinical care caters to residents who require ongoing medical attention, while short-term stays focus on physical recovery and therapy after a health event. Rehabilitation services take place in a dedicated 1,800-square-foot therapy gym.
This 73-bed facility is operated by Arkansas Elder Outreach of Little Rock. Registered nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident daily. Life features include restaurant-style dining, a beauty salon, facility-sponsored transportation, and specialized programs such as The Encore Life, Music & Memory, and It’s Never 2 Late. Financial options encompass Medicare for qualifying rehabilitation, Medicaid, and private payment.
Prospective representatives exploring options for rehabilitation or ongoing nursing care can connect with The Encore Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center to ask about admission details or schedule a visit.
Rayville Nursing and Rehabilitation operates out of Rayville, LA, with memory care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care on the license. Continuous staffing is what skilled nursing means here, so no window of the day passes with nobody licensed present. Memory care is supervision offered as the service itself, aimed at a resident who might walk out a door without meaning to.
That pairing fits a person who needs nursing help that keeps going, or the supervised setting, or both. The home has 149 beds.
Medicaid is the program families reach when savings stop covering a long stay. Medicare pays for a stretch of skilled care after a hospital admission and then ends. Personal funds cover private pay, and all three work here.
Nursing staff spend 4 hours and 4 minutes on each resident per day, and Dskh Rayville operates the home. Short-term rehabilitation and Various Therapies keep the recovery work in the building, while Certified Wound Care handles wounds needing their own plan.
An In-House Hair Salon means a haircut is not a trip, and Van Transportation covers arranged travel. Daily crafts, games, and social events fill out the week.
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.
With a 108-bed capacity, Landmark of Plaquemine is a nursing home in Plaquemine, Louisiana, offering hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. The community provides 24-hour staffing, as well as a secure environment, to accommodate a wide range of older adults’ needs, including those living with memory-related conditions. Moreover, comfort-focused care and symptom management are provided for older adults with serious illnesses and those who are terminally ill.
The community has private and semi-private rooms, with a current occupancy of 67.6%.
Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 9 minutes of nursing care daily. Moreover, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving several options to cover care costs.
Rehabilitation services are available on-site through the rehabilitation gym and hydrotherapy spa rooms. Transportation is also provided for medical appointments and community outings to shopping, casinos, museums, and restaurants. Meanwhile, landscaped gardens, recreational and therapeutic activities, a salon, and religious services offer additional options on-site.
Offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, Amelia Manor Nursing Home is a nursing home in Lafayette, LA. Residents receive continuous clinical support with licensed nurses on-site. Moreover, rehabilitation services help improve residents’ ability to function.
Opened in 1974, the home has 151 beds, with a current occupancy of 54.6%. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 53 minutes of nursing care daily. Moreover, payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. This also suggests that Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can matter when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.
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.
Operating for 52 years, Lake Charles Care Center provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing services in Lake Charles, Louisiana. With a doctor on staff, supported by 24-hour staffing, residents receive care whenever needed. Those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia also receive specialized care in a secure setting. The community also welcomes those seeking a short-term stay through respite services.
The community has 182 beds, with a current occupancy of 75.9%. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 45 minutes of nursing care daily. Additionally, rehabilitation services support residents recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay.
Restaurant-style dining rooms also serve meals prepared by a chef and approved by a dietician. Moreover, a salon and spa, gardens, outdoor relaxation areas, and covered patios are available, giving residents places for personal care and time outdoors.
Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. In addition, regularly scheduled transportation serves local venues and doctors’ offices. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
Overview of Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, and memory care in Opelousas, LA. 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 care supports residents who need end-of-life care.
Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab, giving a resident a temporary setting for recovery and rehabilitation rather than long-term residence. The community has 150 beds, and its multiple care types may make it a good fit for someone whose care needs may change over time.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Community Care Center Of Opelousas operates the community.
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.
Located in Houma, Louisiana, The Oaks of Houma offers nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents have access to care as needed with 24-hour staffing available. Rehabilitation services, including short-term rehabilitation, also provide recovery support to improve residents’ functionality.
The community can accommodate a wide range of needs, including those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well as life-limiting conditions. Moreover, hydrotherapy spa rooms offer dedicated spaces for water-based therapy, while landscaped gardens provide outdoor space.
It has 120 beds and 97% occupancy, offering semi-private rooms. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 54 minutes of nursing care daily. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation to medical appointments supports access to those visits, and an on-site salon or spa provides personal care services without leaving the community. Religious services are also available.
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.
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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.
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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
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