Best Senior Living in New Orleans, LA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 senior living communities in New Orleans, LA using LA Dept. of Health (LDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in LA
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Info below is compiled from 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.

Care Types in This Table AL (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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
IL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
New Orleans (Orleans Parish)
108
Facility 108
LA AVG 89
Rank #130 / 190
No
47
Facility 47
LA AVG 44
Rank #66 / 213
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St. Margaret’s Family of Care
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
New Orleans (Mid-City)
112
Facility 112
LA AVG 89
Rank #6 / 22
No
88
Facility 88
LA AVG 44
Rank #3 / 70
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Chateau de Notre Dame
IL
NH
SNF
New Orleans (Marlyville - Fontainebleau)
171
Facility 171
LA AVG 89
Rank #24 / 190
No
84
Facility 84
LA AVG 44
Rank #4 / 213
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Ferncrest Manor
IL
NH
RC
SNF
New Orleans
200
Facility 200
LA AVG 89
Rank #8 / 190
No--A+
Ferncrest Manor Living Center
IL
NH
RC
SNF
New Orleans (Orleans Parish)
200
Facility 200
LA AVG 89
Rank #8 / 190
No
18
Facility 18
LA AVG 44
Rank #176 / 213
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Laurel Senior Living
IL
AL
NH
SNF
New Orleans (Touro)
-Yes
94
Facility 94
LA AVG 44
Rank #1 / 213
Studio / 1 BedA
SummerHouse Vista Shores
IL
AL
MC
New Orleans (Filmore)
162Yes 31 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Carrollton New Orleans
IL
AL
MC
RC
New Orleans (East Carrollton)
-No
88
Facility 88
LA AVG 44
Rank #3 / 70
Studio / 1 BedA
Poydras Home
IL
ADC
AL
CCRC
HC
MC
NH
RC
New Orleans (West Riverside)
-No
92
Facility 92
LA AVG 44
Rank #2 / 70
Private RoomsA
Christopher Homes
IL
New Orleans (Marlyville - Fontainebleau)
-No
74
Facility 74
LA AVG 44
Rank #7 / 70
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St. Margaret’s Family of Care

3525 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Overview of St. Margaret’s Family of Care

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.

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Overview of SummerHouse Vista Shores

SummerHouse Vista Shores offers assisted living and memory care in New Orleans, LA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With both care levels on one campus, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 162 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing. A studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. SummerHouse Vista Shores is in the Filmore neighborhood, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet.

A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. For a resident who no longer drives, routine trips outside the community would therefore require transportation support.

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Overview of Chateau De Notre Dame

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.

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Overview of The Carrollton New Orleans

Find the care you need at The Carrollton New Orleans, an outstanding community in New Orleans, LA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly skilled team attending to their needs around the clock. Beautifully furnished and cozy floor plans are also available in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of engaging programs and stimulating activities that aim to keep them active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With its state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Laurel Senior Living

Laurel Senior Living is a nursing home and assisted living community in New Orleans, offering skilled nursing care. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident remains in a private living space. Skilled nursing has licensed nurses on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Respite care and short term rehabilitation are available for limited stays, including when a usual caregiver needs time away or a resident is recovering before returning to regular care.

Laurel Senior Living opened in 1966. Its combination of assisted living and nursing care may suit a resident whose needs could increase over time without requiring a move to another community. Housing includes studios, efficiencies, one bedroom units, and two bedroom rooms. A studio or efficiency keeps living in one space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

A salon, landscaped and paved courtyards, garden spots, and a campus pharmacy give residents access to grooming, outdoor areas, and pharmacy services within the community. The community has a Walk Score of 94, classified as a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Scheduled transportation supports planned trips beyond the campus. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

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Poydras Home

5354 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Overview of Poydras Home

Age gracefully at Poydras Home, a distinguished community in New Orleans, LA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, adult day care, and in-home care. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and well-trained team provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Residents have hassle-free living with the community helping with housekeeping and other chores.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delightful and healthy meals are also served daily in multiple dining venues to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to live their golden years comfortably.

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Overview of Ferncrest Manor Living Center

Ferncrest Manor Living Center is a 200 bed nursing home in New Orleans, operated by Prestige Care. It offers skilled nursing and respite care, with licensed nursing care on site around the clock and short stays for family caregivers who need time to travel, recover or manage another obligation.

Its programs include Complex Care and Medical & Skilled Nursing. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need recovery support during their stay.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover long term care, and private pay allows a resident or family to pay directly. The combination of ongoing nursing care and short term respite may be a good fit for someone with continuing medical needs or a family caregiver arranging temporary support.

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Overview of Ferncrest Manor

Ferncrest Manor Living Center is a nursing home that excels in providing quality-care. The nursing home is committed to assisting its residents with their everyday living in a way that’s hassle-free and rewarding. Ferncrest practices its person-centered approach with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery.  
Nursing home residents receive quality therapy and other specific treatment plans that also can protect and serve the needs of its seniors. Personal care and assistance with everyday living are supported by the staff. Residents are encouraged to take part in stimulating social activities such as art and crafts, bingo, card games, and field trips. 

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Overview of Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in New Orleans, Louisiana, with memory care, hospice and palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a supervised setting for residents living with dementia. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, and respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

The range of care services may suit a resident whose clinical or caregiving needs change over time without requiring a move to a separate community. The center has 108 beds and is operated by Priority Group Holdings. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible care and services.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Cardiac healthy, diabetic friendly, mechanical soft, and pureed diets are available, along with oral supplemental diets, so meals can accommodate the listed dietary and texture needs. A hair and nail salon provides grooming services on site.

The courtyard, covered patio, and sunroom offer outdoor or bright shared spaces within the community. Activities include movies, musical performances, outings, and holiday parties. A Walk Score of 47 out of 100 places the area in a car dependent setting, so residents who no longer drive generally need a car or a ride for most errands.

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Overview of Christopher Homes

Live the best of your golden years at Christopher Homes, an esteemed community in New Orleans, LA, offering senior housing. The community has a variety of sophisticated and specially designed accommodations, dedicated to residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with the community striving to maintain affordability.

Thriving local amenities and entertainment sites are easily accessible, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Plenty of dining options are also available with restaurants in the area. With its decades of experience, the community strives to promote a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents to have the finest retirement experience.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Senior Living in New Orleans at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 67/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New Orleans, LA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 158The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Orleans, LA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in New Orleans, LA

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 13 senior living communities in New Orleans, LA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in New Orleans, LA?

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 New Orleans, LA, 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 senior living communities in New Orleans, LA?

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.