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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 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.
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.
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
Serving the neighborhoods of New Orleans, LA since 1889, St. Margaret’s Family of Care is a premiere provider that offers an array of services, from independent living to skilled nursing care. St. Margaret’s Family of Care has three communities, each with its own excellent care team, residential-like accommodations, and thoughtful amenities. Their St. Luke’s campus offers comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and long-term residences for those looking to improve their functionality and mobility in a household-like setting.
Residents seeking skilled nursing services that cater to their medical, social, and emotional needs while benefitting from various therapy services will thrive on their St. Margaret’s campus. Meanwhile, those looking for long-term care and short-term care following an illness or hospitalization would fare well in their St. Margaret’s at Mercy location. From 24/7 care to balanced menus and enriching experiences, St. Margaret’s Family of Care has it all for you.
Overview of Booker T.washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilita
Booker T.washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilita, in Shreveport, LA, carries palliative care, respite care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and nursing home care. Licensed nursing gets staffed at all hours, so nothing about the schedule depends on it being daytime. Hospice/Palliative Care has a heading of its own among the programs.
Respite care exists for the usual caregiver who needs time off or time to mend. Eighty beds make up the place.
Coverage and private funds both work, because Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are each on the list. A day here brings each resident 3 hours and 14 minutes of nursing.
Rehabilitation services are on site, and a salon and a chapel are listed among the amenities. Diabetes Management, Cardiac & Respiratory, Stroke Recovery, Wound Therapy, IV Antibiotics, and Outpatient Therapy fill out the clinical programs.
The week’s calendar includes holiday events, outings, parties, and performances. Nursing care, recovery support, comfort-focused care, or temporary relief for a caregiver are the four reasons to look here. Pmg Opco-Washington operates the home.
Overview of Landmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr of West Mon
Landmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr of West Mon provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, and respite care in West Monroe, LA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services give residents access to licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care supports comfort focused care for someone nearing the end of life.
Respite care provides a short term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time away to travel or recover. The community may suit families seeking either ongoing nursing support or temporary relief.
The home has 140 beds and offers private and semiprivate suites, giving residents the choice of a private living space or a shared suite. Total nurse staffing is 4h 11m per resident per day, representing the amount of daily nurse staffing time assigned per resident.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Families can use public coverage, Medicare for eligible short term skilled care, or their own funds.
Rehabilitation services are available through the rehabilitation and fitness gym, so a resident can receive therapy within the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere. The arts and crafts center and “The Ouachita” cinema provide dedicated spaces for creative activities and movie viewing, while the in house chapel supports religious services.
Elevated flower and vegetable gardens give residents access to outdoor gardening spaces. Dining includes soups and salads, and special diets are accommodated within the meal service.
Landmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr of West Mon is operated by Landmark Nursing Center Of West Monroe.
Colonial Oaks Living Center operates out of Metairie, LA, with skilled nursing, nursing home care, and hospice care on the license. That skilled nursing designation means licensed nursing care delivered where the resident already lives. Hospice care is named here too.
Short-term Accelerated Rehab Suites is the named program behind the fit this center claims, which is a short rehabilitation stay. One hundred and ten beds make up the building.
Medicare and Medicaid certification are both attached to this license, so one bed can be billed either way. Who pays can change without anyone moving. Private pay is a third route.
Nursing time per resident stretches to 2 hours and 55 minutes across a day. Recovery-focused care is on the service list.
A courtyard leaves residents somewhere to be outdoors, and there is a salon on site. Colonial Oaks Care Center of Metairie operates the center.
Overview of Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Lake Charles, LA. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing support on site, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents at the end of life, so the range of care can suit someone whose needs include ongoing nursing, memory related supervision, or hospice support.
The community has 109 beds. Private rooms house one resident, while semi private rooms are shared. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident’s care.
Short term rehabilitation and a rehabilitation gym support residents who need therapy during a temporary recovery, while hydrotherapy spa rooms provide another setting for rehabilitation services. A salon, landscaped gardens, and a duck pond give residents on site places for grooming and outdoor time. Transportation is available for medical appointments and community outings to shopping, casinos, museums, and restaurants.
Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those payment options for the stay. Religious services are available on site, allowing residents to participate without arranging transportation elsewhere. The area has a Walk Score of 36 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives generally needs transportation to go out for errands.
Maison Du Monde Living Center in Abbeville, Louisiana, offers long-term nursing home care, skilled nursing support, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Secured memory care accommodations assist individuals living with cognitive conditions, while temporary respite admissions give primary family caregivers scheduled relief. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs deliver short-term physical rehabilitation on site.
Opened in 2006, the 128-bed community is operated by Diversified Healthcare Abbeville and records an average of 4 hours and 31 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. Amenities feature restaurant-style dining with dietician-approved meals, a beauty salon, covered patios, and outdoor gardens.
Resident programming includes scheduled local transportation, Bible studies, and weekly religious services. Located in a car-dependent neighborhood with a 32 walk score, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.
Prospective representatives exploring local long-term care or rehabilitation options can reach out to Maison Du Monde Living Center to ask about room availability, review payment paths, or schedule a tour.
Overview of Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Five care types are listed for Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge, LA, namely nursing home care, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing puts licensed nursing in the building every hour a day runs. Memory care is secured, supervised, and meant for a resident whose wandering has become a risk.
Hospice care is for a resident already in end-of-life care. Palliative care goes to comfort while a serious illness is still under treatment.
The license covers 144 beds, and 78.5 percent of them are occupied. Nursing time works out at 3 hours and 25 minutes for each resident daily. Continuing nursing, memory support, and care aimed at comfort are the needs this answers, and a resident carrying any of them fits.
Rehabilitation is one of the named services, giving therapy a place inside the care rather than outside it. A salon is on the amenity list.
Plantation Management Company, LLC operates the community, and payment runs through Medicare, Medicaid, or private funds. Walkability rates 77 out of 100, which is the very walkable band, and most errands can be done on foot. That leaves a non-driving resident able to get out alone.
Overview of Ouachita Healthcare Rehabilitation Center
Ouachita Healthcare Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, and palliative care in Monroe, LA. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing on site for residents who need ongoing medical support, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people with serious or end of life illness.
The center has 167 beds, making it a larger community with more residents and staff and more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 13 minutes per resident per day, which represents the daily nursing time available for each resident.
Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly. The range of nursing and comfort focused services may suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support alongside hospice or palliative care.
Green Meadow Haven provides nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Coushatta, LA. Skilled nursing and nursing home services include licensed nursing care on site, while hospice supports residents receiving end of life care. Respite care provides a short term stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.
Located in the Red River Parish area, Green Meadow Haven has 157 beds. That places it among larger communities, with more residents, staff, and usually programming. Semi private and private rooms are available, so a resident can share a room or have one to themselves. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing, hospice support, or short term respite within a larger care setting.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available for rehabilitation. Residents can receive these services within the community instead of arranging care elsewhere. Additional services include wound care, restorative therapy, laboratory services, dental services, and pharmacy services. An Alzheimer’s unit provides a designated setting for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
Hydro bathing systems support bathing care, and an activity director leads resident activities. Green Meadow Haven accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those payment methods to consider for covered or privately funded care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. CLD operates the community.
Resthaven Living Center works out of Bogalusa, LA, with palliative care, hospice care, memory care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing on the license. Licensed nursing is present at all hours, which is the floor under every other care type named here. Memory care means supervision for residents living with dementia.
Hospice and palliative care are both named. What they share is that neither aims at a cure, and comfort and symptom control are the actual work.
Respite care answers a temporary need and nothing longer. Six care types under one license give a resident whose situation changes room to change inside it, and give a family after a short stay somewhere to ask.
The building has 145 beds. Nursing serves each resident for 2 hours and 48 minutes daily. Bills here are settled through Medicaid, Medicare, or private pay.
Grooming happens at the on-site salon. A porch and a garden are the outdoor spaces, and a fireplace anchors the shared indoor one.
Outpatient Therapy is a named program, and rehabilitation services back both recovery and the work of keeping function. Pmg Opco Bogalusa operates the center.
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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