RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Louisiana (2026)

The top 25 of 264 CMS-certified nursing homes in Louisiana, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

2661.7 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.4/5
-0.6 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$99K+$28K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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No facilities in this report have Medicaid acceptance data

The current scope has no matching facilities with a confirmed Medicaid acceptance flag. Remove the Medicaid filter or browse facility profiles individually.

State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Louisiana

#49of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the lowest-ranked states for overall health outcomes — long-term care demand runs high (rank 49 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+17.7%

    About the same as the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy73.1 yrs

    A little lower than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover47.9%

    A little higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Louisiana →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Louisiana?

Louisiana has 266 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 264 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Louisiana?

Nursing homes in Louisiana average 2.4 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Louisiana is penalized?

Among Louisiana nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $99K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Louisiana compare with the national average?

Louisiana averages 2.4 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $99K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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