Best Nursing Homes in New Orleans, LA

Nicknamed the “Big Easy,” New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, holding a reputation for hosting lively festivals and celebrations. Featuring walkable neighborhoods, world-class food, and a legendary art and music scene, the city provides its residents with plenty of recreational opportunities. Offering a slower pace of life and plenty of excellent nursing homes designed to cater to seniors’ unique needs, the city provides an ideal place for an idyllic retirement experience, filled with opportunities for relaxation and enrichment.

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Compare Nursing Homes around New Orleans
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
St Jude’s Health & Wellness Center
SNF

24/7 care needed

New Orleans
N/A
N/A
No
Lafon Nursing Facility
SNF

24/7 care needed

New Orleans
N/A
155
No
Audubon Retirement Village
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

New Orleans
Private Rooms
N/A
No
Touro Woldenberg Village
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

New Orleans
2 Bed
N/A
No
St. Margaret’s Family of Care
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Home Care

HC

Hospice Care

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

New Orleans
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
N/A
No
Marrero Healthcare Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Marrero
N/A
N/A
No
St Anthony Community Care Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Metairie
N/A
124
No
Bayside Healthcare Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Gretna
N/A
N/A
No
Wynhoven Healthcare Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Marrero
N/A
N/A
No
Ferncrest Manor
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

New Orleans
N/A
N/A
No
Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

New Orleans
N/A
N/A
No
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Community
Occupancy
Beds
Home Revenue
Owner
CCN
CHATEAU DE NOTRE DAME 86.3% 171 $13,104,836.00 195589
COVENANT HOME 69.4% 96 $5,353,001.00 HOFFMANN, MARGARET ELIZABETH 195614
JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER 67.7% 180 $12,721,664.00 FBGM, L.L.C. 195204
JOHN J HAINKEL JR HOME AND REHABILIT 77.3% 142 $9,408,047.00 DINKLER, AYAME 195638
LAFON NURSING FACILITY 58.2% 155 $6,855,737.00 BARBENEAUX, ROSALIND 195632
LUTHERAN HOME OF NEW ORLEANS 86.5% 127 $4,981,126.00 195356
OUR LADY OF WISDOM HEALTH CARE CENTE 74.0% 138 $7,940,055.00 195509
PRESTIGE CARE LLC 57.5% 200 $9,619,905.00 NUNEZ, LEXIS 195214
ST LUKES LIVING CENTER #2 0.0% ST JUDE MANAGEMENT #2 195631
ST. JUDES NURSING HOME 72.6% 116 $6,507,972.00 ST. MARGARET'S FOUNDATION 195517

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Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care has maintained a level of elegance and professional service. The senior living community offers service for independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents who are equally given the same amount of dignified and respected service. Our Lady of Widsom creates an environment where residents continuously still grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that ensures maximizing each and everyone’s quality of life in Christ-like care. 
Its nursing services is a results-driven approach that ensures residents in need of rehabilitative care and skilled nursing are able to have a speedy recovery. They ensure that services and activities are able to stimulate the physical, emotional, and mental needs of its residents. 

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Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care has maintained a level of elegance and professional service. The senior living community offers service for independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents who are equally given the same amount of dignified and respected service. Our Lady of Widsom creates an environment where residents continuously still grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that ensures maximizing each and everyone’s quality of life in Christ-like care. 
Its nursing services is a results-driven approach that ensures residents in need of rehabilitative care and skilled nursing are able to have a speedy recovery. They ensure that services and activities are able to stimulate the physical, emotional, and mental needs of its residents. 

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There really is no place like home. I feel fortunate that I live here and grateful for Shanon Michels guidance in helping me make this my home.

Comparison Chart

Compare Nursing Homes around New Orleans
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
St Jude’s Health & Wellness Center
SNF

24/7 care needed

New Orleans
N/A
N/A
No
Lafon Nursing Facility
SNF

24/7 care needed

New Orleans
N/A
155
No
Audubon Retirement Village
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

New Orleans
Private Rooms
N/A
No
Touro Woldenberg Village
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

New Orleans
2 Bed
N/A
No
St. Margaret’s Family of Care
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Home Care

HC

Hospice Care

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

New Orleans
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
N/A
No
Marrero Healthcare Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Marrero
N/A
N/A
No
St Anthony Community Care Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Metairie
N/A
124
No
Bayside Healthcare Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Gretna
N/A
N/A
No
Wynhoven Healthcare Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Marrero
N/A
N/A
No
Ferncrest Manor
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

New Orleans
N/A
N/A
No
Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

New Orleans
N/A
N/A
No

Rank Methodology - Assisted Living Magazine’s Awards for New Orleans Senior Homes

We score each senior living community using a weighted model that combines public review data, government inspection reports, licensing records, and other quality-of-care indicators.

Average Customer Satisfaction — 35%

Average ratings across major platforms (Google, Yelp, Facebook) combined with CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and state-assisted living reports.

Service Rating Score — 25%

Ratio of high (4–5 star) to low (1–2 star) reviews across review sites and senior living–specific platforms, showing consistency of care quality.

Complaint Percentage — 25%

Proportion of formal complaints and deficiencies relative to total reviews and inspections. Lower complaint ratios indicate stronger compliance and resident satisfaction.

Business Hours & Availability — 10%

Communities with higher staff-to-resident ratios, extended service hours, and flexible visitation/care availability receive higher scores.

License Status — 5%

Verification that the community holds an active license with its state regulatory agency.

Total Score = Σ(weight × normalized metric).

Tie-breakers: Higher average satisfaction → higher service ratio → more reviews.

Data sources: CMS government data, state/local inspection reports, verified licensing boards, and major review platforms

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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