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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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeBaton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge Gen Med Ctr, Snf

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
2 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

3600 Florida Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70806

(225) 387-7161

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeMetairie, LA

East Jefferson General Hospital - Snf

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
49 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70002

(504) 503-4699

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeBaton Rouge, LA

Sage Rehabilitation Hospital Snf

Sole proprietorship

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
25 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

8000 Summa AvenueBaton Rouge, LA 70809

(225) 819-0703

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeShreveport, LA

Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
24 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

2550 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103

(318) 212-4000

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeThibodaux, LA

Audubon Health And Rehab

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
172 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

2110 Audubon AvenueThibodaux, LA 70301

(985) 446-3109

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeBossier City, LA

Cornerstone Post Acute Care Of Bossier

Partnership

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
7 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

4900 Medical DriveBossier City, LA 71112

(318) 841-5555

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Orleans, LA

John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
142 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

612 Henry Clay AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 896-5900

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomePine Prairie, LA

Prairie Manor Nursing Home

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
100 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

1050 Edwin Elliott DrivePine Prairie, LA 70576

(337) 599-2031

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeJennings, LA

Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
8 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

1610 Evangeline HighwayJennings, LA 70546

(337) 824-2829

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeZachary, LA

The Lodge At Lane

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
39 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

6170 Carpenter RoadZachary, LA 70791

(225) 658-4345

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomePonchatoula, LA

Ponchatoula Community Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
140 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

1560 Highway 51Ponchatoula, LA 70454

(985) 229-2112

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeEunice, LA

Eunice Manor

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
152 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

3859 Highway 190Eunice, LA 70535

(337) 457-2681

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13No Penalties
★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
142 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

530 Stratmore DriveShreveport, LA 71115

(318) 524-2022

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeSulphur, LA

High Hope Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
101 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

475 High Hope RoadSulphur, LA 70663

(337) 527-8140

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeDestrehan, LA

Ormond Nursing & Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
146 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

22 Plantation RoadDestrehan, LA 70047

(985) 764-1793

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeJackson, LA

Louisiana War Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
10 BedsInspected Jun 2023

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

4739 Highway 10Jackson, LA 70748

(225) 342-8998

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeReserve, LA

Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
8 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

4080 W Airline HwyReserve, LA 70084

(985) 479-4080

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeHouma, LA

Terrebonne General Med Ctr Snf

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality Measures4.0
6 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

8166 Main StreetHouma, LA 70360

(985) 873-4141

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeBossier City, LA

Old Brownlee Community Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
89 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

4680 Old Brownlee RdBossier City, LA 71111

(318) 553-5950

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeMaurice, LA

Pelican Pointe Healthcare And Rehabilitation

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

405 Milton RoadMaurice, LA 70555

(337) 893-4449

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeMetairie, LA

St Anthony Community Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
124 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Louisiana avg of 2.4

6001 Airline DrMetairie, LA 70003

(504) 733-8448

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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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