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Page 2 of 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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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in New Orleans, LA our team has analyzed — not a count of every senior living provider in New Orleans, LA.
13 homes
Other senior care options in New Orleans:
Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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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 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Lafon Nursing Facility
IL
NH
New Orleans
155
Facility 155
LA AVG 89
Rank #35 / 190
No
42
Facility 42
LA AVG 44
Rank #86 / 213
-A+
St. John Berchmans’ Manor
IL
New Orleans (Gentilly)
-Yes
61
Facility 61
LA AVG 44
Rank #17 / 70
Apartments-
St Jude’s Health & Wellness Center
IL
NH
SNF
New Orleans (Touro)
-No
90
Facility 90
LA AVG 44
Rank #2 / 213
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other LA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 13 analyzed for New Orleans. See how we rank facilities

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St. John Berchmans’ Manor

3400 St Anthony Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
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Overview of St. John Berchmans’ Manor

Spend a blissful retirement at St. John Berchmans’ Manor, a dedicated 62+ community in New Orleans, LA, offering independent living. Featuring affordable and accessible accommodations, the community strives to provide the utmost comfort. Rent is income-based with water and electricity included, ensuring those with lower incomes can downsize without hassles.

Here, residents have easy access to their needs and leisure with various local shops and recreational spaces in the area. Fun events and exciting programs are also conducted to promote social interactions among its residents. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents can prepare meals that best suit their tastes and dietary needs. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its warm and welcoming environment.

Phone: (504) 943-9331

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Lafon Nursing Facility

6900 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126
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Overview of Lafon Nursing Facility

Lafon Nursing Facility is a nursing home in New Orleans, LA, with nursing care and help with daily needs provided on site. It may suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support rather than independent living.

The facility has 155 beds and a 51% occupancy rate, so it is a larger home with many beds currently unoccupied. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Families therefore have several ways to cover nursing home care, and a resident whose payment source changes may have more than one accepted option to consider.

Phone: (504) 241-6285

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St Jude’s Health & Wellness Center

1539 Delachaise St, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Overview of St Jude’s Health & Wellness Center

Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of New Orleans, LA, St. Jude’s Health & Wellness Center is an exceptional community that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs with a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock. To ease financial challenges, Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Delightful and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community is a great option for those seeking comfort in retirement, accompanied by its comprehensive care options and state-of-the-art amenities.

Phone: (504) 895-3953

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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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Data source Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)
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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.

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