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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.
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.
$14.5M*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.
$5.7M*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.
39.4%*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
The Ellington provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Rayne, LA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.
Respite care provides a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities. The range of care types can suit a family seeking ongoing nursing support, memory care, or a temporary rehabilitation stay in one community.
The Ellington has 120 beds and opened in 1966. Total nurse staffing is 4h 27m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Short-term rehabilitation services support residents during a temporary recovery stay, while the beauty salon allows access to salon services within the community and the chapel provides space for worship. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include Medicaid coverage, Medicare for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, or direct payment.
A Walk Score of 32 / 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. The Ellington is operated by Rayne Guest Home.
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.
Owned and operated by Harold Gamburg, Landmark Nursing Center Hammond is a 150-bed nursing home in Hammond, Louisiana. The facility is located in a car-dependent neighborhood. It provides transportation for medical appointments so residents can still get to care visits. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families different ways to pay for care.
The center focuses strongly on rehabilitation. It has a short-term rehab program on-site, along with a rehabilitation gym and hydrotherapy spa rooms used for therapy. Many residents arrive after surgery, injury, or a hospital stay. Nursing care averages about 4 hours and 30 minutes per resident each day. Care is delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.
The average length of stay is about 173 days. Some residents stay for short-term rehab only. Others remain longer for ongoing skilled nursing care. Daily life includes recreational and therapy activities. There are also common areas and landscaped gardens for residents to use. The home also organizes community outings.
A beauty salon and barbershop are available inside the facility. Religious services take place on site. Residents can use WiFi and cable television. Meals are prepared by a registered dietitian and served in a dining room. Rooms are offered in both private and semi-private options.
Baton Rouge Health Care Center is a 156-bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility located at 5550 Thomas Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Serving East Baton Rouge Parish, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private pay.
Total adjusted nursing hours are 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, which is 16% above the Louisiana average. The facility emphasizes hands-on care with nurse aide hours running 18% above the state benchmark. While the overall CMS rating is 2 stars, the Quality Measures sub-rating is 4 stars, reflecting above-average outcomes in clinical areas such as mobility improvement and pressure ulcer prevention.
The Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, oversees inspections. The facility holds a 2-star health inspection sub-rating and maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of 3.0. An October 2025 survey cited deficiencies regarding call light accessibility, care plan documentation, and physician notification protocols for blood glucose readings. Occupancy is 60.8%, which is below the state average of 71.8%.
Service programs include stroke rehabilitation, post-joint replacement care, podiatry, and pain management. Amenities feature community outings, religious programming, salon services, and a volunteer program. The facility serves a significant long-term population, with 73% of new admissions categorized as private pay. Families should request a current fee schedule during a tour, as specific monthly pricing is not in public records.
Families prioritizing strong clinical outcomes and high direct-care staffing levels may find this environment appropriate. Those evaluating the center should review the health inspection history, particularly regarding medication management and care plan documentation, before making a placement decision.
Owned by William Cassidy, Maison Du Monde Living Center is a 128-bed nursing home in Abbeville, Louisiana. It has been serving the community for 21 years. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, offering families the flexibility to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. The facility has an occupancy rate of 88%, and most residents stay an average of 311 days.
Rehabilitation services and respite care are offered. There’s a doctor on staff, along with 24-hour nursing care. Daily nursing support includes registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical nurses, distributed throughout the day to meet resident needs. In-house therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also available in a fully equipped therapy room.
Meals are an important part of residents’ daily life. The chef prepares a dietician-approved menu and serves it restaurant-style in a spacious dining room, with three meals available each day. Residents can gather and connect through planned activities, monthly birthday celebrations, and special events held throughout the year.
Amenities that support both daily care and quality of life include an in-house beauty salon, housekeeping and laundry services, a computer station, and regularly scheduled transportation to local doctors’ offices and community venues. Residents have access to free internet and WiFi throughout the building. Most daily trips and errands require transportation because Rodeo Road is somewhat walkable.
Since 2022, the Department of Health, Health Standards Section, has conducted regular inspections to provide ongoing oversight of care and operations. Families touring the facility should ask how the home works with inspectors and stays compliant.
For over 40 years, Chateau De Notre Dame has maintained a level of elegance and professional service. Chateau residents are composed of independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents who are equally given the same amount of dignified and respected service. They create an environment where residents continuously still grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that ensures maximizing each and everyone’s quality of life. Chateau De Notre Dame maintains a lifestyle of exceptional senior living for their residents while being in commune with God. Chateau De Notre Dame is a ministry of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, hence also known as the Notre Dame Health System. Life at Chateau is centered on convenience and individuality; they offer a list of stimulating activities and programs like book clubs, film viewings, and religious activities. They also provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for seniors in need. Highlighted community amenities include private or semi-private rooms, 24-hour reception, a beauty salon, a multimedia room, and a courtyard– to name a few of the features Chateau proudly offers.
Lacombe Nursing Centre is a nursing home in Lacombe, Louisiana, offering nursing care and skilled nursing. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, with staff supporting residents’ care needs throughout the day and night. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care or a short term skilled nursing stay during rehabilitation.
Opened in 1968, the centre has 98 beds. Its dedicated rehabilitation space provides room for rehabilitation services within the facility, while transitional and short term care supports someone who needs skilled care for a limited stay. Family training and involvement give relatives an opportunity to participate in the care process. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care; total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day, representing the combined daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Goux Enterprises operates Lacombe Nursing Centre.
Marcus Mathews owns Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center, a 150-bed skilled nursing facility in New Iberia, Louisiana. The home coordinates billing through standard paths like Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. While you can reach a few basic services on foot, visiting family members and guests will generally need a car to get around town.
Stays here average about 553 days, showing that the building focuses heavily on permanent residential care alongside short-term post-hospital recovery. To keep up with daily medical needs, the 24-hour floor crew provides an average of 4 hours and 12 minutes of total care per resident each day. This clinical team includes an on-site physician, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who operate under regular oversight from the Louisiana Department of Health.
When it comes to the daily routine, a registered dietician works directly with the kitchen crew to tailor home-style meals around individual health needs and restrictions. The building includes communal spaces for religious services, private visiting areas, and regular social activities. The floor staff handles all personal care, laundry, and daily housekeeping, while therapy sessions are run right inside the clinical wings.
Older adults can access continuous nursing supervision, specialized physical rehabilitation, and structured nutritional management plans. The daily framework coordinates these clinical services with home-style dining, spiritual programs, and routine wellness tracking.
St James Place Nursing Care Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Baton Rouge, LA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Several care levels are available within one community, so St James Place Nursing Care Center may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The home has 90 beds and is operated by Spiritas Senior Services. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment routes for covered care or services. A Walk Score of 67 means some errands can be done on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives the option to walk for certain nearby needs. Chef-prepared meals, daily wellness activities, resident-led clubs, live music, celebrations, and rehabilitation services provide prepared dining, organized activities, social gatherings, and therapy support within the community.
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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