Poydras Home
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · New Orleans, LA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Poydras Home

Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · New Orleans, LA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Poydras Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

(504) 897-0535

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 55.0% Below LA avg. ▼ 55.0% Below LA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 24.2% Below LA avg. ▼ 24.2% Below LA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 51.0% Below LA avg. ▼ 51.0% Below LA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
At LA avg. At LA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Louisiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 13m per day
This facility Louisiana avg (3h 49m per day)
vs Louisiana avg
-16%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 40m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the Louisiana average: 71.8%
Occupancy rate 67.7%
Avg. Length of Stay 1,129 days
Occupancy rate
67.7%
Avg. Length of Stay
1,129 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

5% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Medicaid

55% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$5.9M
Surplus of revenue
$342.3K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$5.9M
Surplus of revenue
$342.3K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.7M
63.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.8M
Total costs $5.5M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 92 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Dining Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Parking Available

Types of Care at Poydras Home

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home

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Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023
Total health inspections 6

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
25

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection
4.17

Louisiana average 3.95


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

20 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

0 critical citations Louisiana average: 1.1

0 serious citations Louisiana average: 0.5

25 moderate citations Louisiana average: 23.7

0 minor citations Louisiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 21, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 21, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 21, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 21, 2025
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana

Poydras Home is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

High demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
LA

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits
ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+
General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.
LA

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits
Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities
General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits
Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+
General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
LA

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits
Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+
General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits
Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+
General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.
Asset Limits None specified.
LA

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age
General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit
LA

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

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Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New Orleans's city center to Poydras Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 84
Employees 59
Contractors 25
Staff to resident ratio 1.35:1
13% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average ratio: 1.56:1 Louisiana average ratio: 1.56:1See full Louisiana ranking
Avg staff/day 37
Average shift 7.2 hours
12% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 8.2 hours Louisiana average shift: 8.2 hoursSee full Louisiana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 24,263

Nursing staff breakdown

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

12.4%

3,020 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Other Physician: 1 Registered Nurse: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1

Staff by category

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant2252710,69591100%8.2
Physical Therapist110114,14091100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse91103,43991100%7.4
Registered Nurse5161,2839099%7.6
Dental Services Staff2029887987%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff20290591100%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1015205257%10
Dietitian1014936470%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224615763%7.9
RN Director of Nursing1013985055%8
Physical Therapy Aide0112613943%6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0221953033%6.5
Qualified Social Worker0331684954%3.3
Other Physician0111423235%4.4
Speech Language Pathologist033781820%4.3
Feeding Assistant011522022%2.6
Occupational Therapy Aide0111689%2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0111644%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant011722%3.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist011411%4
Medical Director011311%3
Administrator50507987%
27 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 87%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 57%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 63%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 55%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 43%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 33%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 54%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 35%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 20%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 22%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 9%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 4%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 2%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 1%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 1%
5 Administrator
% of Days 87%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 62
Medicaid
54
87.1% of residents
Private pay or other
8
12.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.2
13% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 11.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.2
19% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 28.2%
37% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 25.8%
10% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.5%
9% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 17.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
53% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
33% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.3%
21% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
24% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.4%
14% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
8% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.1%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.4%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.

2 facilities compared · CMS & LA Dept. of Health data

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poydras Home

What neighborhood is Poydras Home in?

Poydras Home is in the West Riverside neighborhood of New Orleans.

Is Poydras Home in a walkable area?

Poydras Home has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the address of Poydras Home?

Poydras Home is located at 5354 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, United States.

What is the phone number of Poydras Home?

(504) 897-0535 will put you in contact with the team at Poydras Home.

Is Poydras Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Poydras Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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