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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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
$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 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
Nursing staffing at Lacombe Nursing Centre totals 3 hours nd 25 minutes per resident each day. The nursing home in Lacombe, LA, delivers skilled nursing for 98 beds. 24-hour skilled nursing care is a named program here, so coverage carries through the night.
Another named program is Dedicated Rehabilitation Space, which means recovery work has room of its own. Transitional and Short-term care sits beside it for a stay meant to end. Family training and involvement point to going home, since somebody there has to learn the routine.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Goux Enterprises operates the centre.
Bayou Chateau Nursing Center is a nursing home in Simmesport, Louisiana. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support and help with health needs, making the community potentially suitable for someone whose care needs go beyond occasional assistance.
The community has 104 beds, creating a defined residential setting for nursing home care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 40 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple ways to cover care costs.
Touro Woldenberg Village provides nursing home, home care, and palliative care in New Orleans’ Algiers neighborhood. Nursing home care means ongoing nursing support and help with daily needs in a residential setting. Home care brings support to a person’s own residence, while palliative care centers on comfort and relief from symptoms related to serious illness. The range of services may suit someone whose needs span residential nursing care, support at home, or comfort-focused care.
The community has 120 beds and is 93% occupied, so available placements can change as rooms fill. Two-bed rooms offer shared accommodation for two residents or for a couple moving together. Nursing staff time totals 4 hours and 29 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows direct payment.
Avalon Place is a distinguished skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that prioritizes restoring residents to their highest levels of activity and independence. Their dedicated mission is to facilitate the recovery process for residents who have experienced various illnesses and conditions. The primary focus remains on rehabilitation, with the ultimate goal of helping residents reintegrate into their communities and resume their lives with as much independence as possible.
Avalon Place has crafted a homelike environment that encourages recovery and inspires all residents to achieve optimal quality of life. The center boasts an exceptional team of physicians and specialists who lead the way in providing expert care and support, all aimed at assisting residents in regaining their strength for a safe return home. With licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants available around the clock, residents receive continuous care.
In Marksville, Louisiana, Valley View Health Care Facility runs 100 beds across five care types. Nursing home care and skilled nursing anchor it, with hospice, palliative care, and memory care attached.
Alzheimer’s Care is a named program here. A resident can have dementia and a heart condition at the same time. A family looking for both in one building is the reason a nursing home carries a dementia program.
Supervision is what memory care actually supplies. Somebody watches the exits and the hours a household cannot.
Comfort-focused care involves deciding what to stop. Palliative care makes those decisions while treatment continues; hospice makes them once it does not.
Licensed nurses are in the building at the hours a family cannot be. Nursing time totals 3 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day.
Rehabilitation services deliver therapy without a drive. Chaplain visits are available, and courtyards give residents somewhere outdoors to go. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Plantation Management Company operates the facility.
With a 150-bed capacity, Landmark Nursing Center Hammond is a nursing home in Hammond, LA, offering hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Residents have access to multiple levels of care, supported by 24-hour staffing. The community also accommodates those with serious illnesses and life-limiting conditions, as well as, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, providing specialized care.
The community has 150 beds, with both private and semi private rooms. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 31 minutes of nursing care daily. Moreover, an on-site rehabilitation gym and hydrotherapy spa rooms give residents places to receive therapy at the community, while transportation to medical appointments provides an arranged way to attend those visits
Landscaped gardens offer outdoor space, and the salon or spa provides a setting for personal grooming services on-site. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, allowing multiple way for families to cover costs. Housekeeping and laundry are also available to help with household tasks, while activities and outings provide entertainment options.
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.
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.
Lafourche Home for Aged & Infirm is a nursing home in Thibodaux, LA, providing residential nursing care and support with daily needs. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing oversight and daily care support.
The home has 72 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 23m per resident/day, representing the nursing staff time assigned per resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, allowing eligible residents to use public coverage or families to pay directly.
Belle Teche Nursing & Rehab Center operates out of New Iberia, LA, with memory care, hospice care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing on the license. Coverage by licensed nurses does not break at shift change. Memory care gives a supervised setting to somebody whose dementia has made unsupervised hours risky.
Hospice carries a resident who needs end-of-life services. Short stays get booked when a usual caregiver has to be away for a stretch. The center holds 150 beds.
What that spread means is one address for four different questions; for dementia supervision, skilled nursing, hospice support, or a stretch of cover while a caregiver is gone A family does not have to pick a building per question.
A resident gets 3 hours and 54 minutes of nursing care across the day. A physician is on the staff list, and rehabilitation services run for anyone needing therapy during the day.
The area scores 33 out of 100 for walkability, which is car-dependent, so an errand means a car or a ride from somebody. Medicaid, Medicare, and private funds cover the bill, with Medicare handling the skilled stretch that opens after a hospital stay.
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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