Total health inspections
11
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Lafon Nursing Facility
Nursing Home
Lafon Nursing Facility
Nursing Home
Overview of Lafon Nursing Facility
Ideally situated in the harmonious setting of New Orleans, LA, Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family is an esteemed community that offers assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Residents can also receive exceptional care from a kind and highly trained team, helping with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted to ease financial burdens.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a jam–packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. With delightful and healthy meals served daily, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, as well as, physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Residents will surely have the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s vibrant and nurturing environment.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
155
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
53%
Residents per day (avg)
77
Occupancy rate
53%
Residents per day (avg)
77
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
6% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Private pay
59% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Medicaid
35% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$7.2M
Operating deficit
-$1.2M
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$7,214,997.00
Operating deficit
$-1,235,454.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.5M
Walk Score: 42 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
195632
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Types of Care at Lafon Nursing Facility
Nursing Home
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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+76%
-11%
-18%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Metairie
124
No
-
56
-
59.2%
$7,794,019.00
$3,565,771.00
45.8%
76.00
3.6953
-
16
-
+76%-11%-18%
Lafon Nursing Facility
+23%
-2%
-26%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
New Orleans (New Orleans East Area)
155
No
A
42
BARBENEAUX, ROSALIND
53.0%
$6,784,488.00
$4,683,121.00
69%
76.90
4.0549
1
26
1
+23%-2%-26%
St Jude’s Health & Wellness Center
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
New Orleans (Touro)
-
No
-
90
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
St Anthony Community Care Center
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Metairie
Bed Count:
124
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
195570
Occupancy:
59.2%
Home Revenue:
$7,794,019.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,565,771.00
Payroll %:
45.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
76.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6953
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
+76%
+76%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Lafon Nursing Facility
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
New Orleans (New Orleans East Area)
Bed Count:
155
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BARBENEAUX, ROSALIND
CCN:
195632
Occupancy:
53.0%
Home Revenue:
$6,784,488.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,683,121.00
Payroll %:
69%
Avg Residents/Day:
76.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0549
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
26
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+23%
+23%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-26%
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6.7 miles from city center
6900 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
89
Total Staff
89
Employees
0
Contractors
28,718
Total Hours (Quarter)
31
Avg Staff/Day
10.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 8.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 10.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 10.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
82 staff
10.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
1 staff
10.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 0 | 40 | 14,785 | 91 | 100% | 10.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 0 | 29 | 9,488 | 91 | 100% | 10.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,946 | 74 | 81% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 796 | 81 | 89% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 785 | 60 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 640 | 59 | 65% | 10.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 139 | 14 | 15% | 9.9 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 72 | 18 | 20% | 4 |
| Feeding Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 57 | 37 | 41% | 1.5 |
| Other Physician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 3% | 3.4 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
26
Citations per inspection
2.36
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 13 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
9% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
1 critical citation
0 serious citations
24 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 27, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning minor citation
Aug 27, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
May 21, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
May 21, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
77
Total Residents
Medicare
3
(3.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
74
(96.1%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.4
6% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 11.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.6
6% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.3%
9% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.2%
28% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.4%
27% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.9%
14% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
47% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%
25% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.3%
55% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.6%
33% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
68.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
68.5%
25% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.2%
10% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.80
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.80
46% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.61
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.49
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.49
10% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.77
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
24.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
24.4%
70% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$157K
52% higher than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: $103K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$157K
Louisiana average
$103K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 31, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 31, 2024
$157K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Lafon Nursing Facility based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
53.0%
↓ 3.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1,235,454
↓ ~$1.0M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,234,151
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-18.2%
↓ 15.3pp vs 2022
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