RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Louisiana (2026)

The top 25 of 264 CMS-certified nursing homes in Louisiana, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

2651.7 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.5/5
-0.5 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$96K+$26K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeMetairie, LA

East Jefferson General Hospital - Snf

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
49 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70002

(504) 503-4699

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeJena, LA

Lasalle Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
133 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

139 Ninth StreetJena, LA 71342

(318) 992-6627

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeBaton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Snf

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
2 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

3600 Florida Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70806

(225) 387-7161

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeBossier City, LA

Cornerstone Post Acute Care Of Bossier

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
7 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

4900 Medical DriveBossier City, LA 71112

(318) 841-5555

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeSlidell, LA

Greenbriar Community Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
174 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

505 Robert Blvd.Slidell, LA 70458

(985) 643-6900

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Orleans, LA

John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
142 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

612 Henry Clay AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 896-5900

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeZachary, LA

The Lodge At Lane

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
39 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

6170 Carpenter RoadZachary, LA 70791

(225) 658-4345

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeBaton Rouge, LA

Old Jefferson Community Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
136 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

8340 Baringer Foreman Road.Baton Rouge, LA 70817

(225) 753-3203

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomePonchatoula, LA

Ponchatoula Community Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
140 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

1560 Highway 51Ponchatoula, LA 70454

(985) 229-2112

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeHouma, LA

Chateau Terrebonne Health Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
197 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

1386 West Tunnel Blvd.Houma, LA 70360

(985) 872-4553

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeDestrehan, LA

Ormond Nursing & Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
146 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

22 Plantation RoadDestrehan, LA 70047

(985) 764-1793

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeMonroe, LA

Northeast La War Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • StaffingN/A
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
8 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

6700 Highway 165 NorthMonroe, LA 71211

(318) 362-4206

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13No 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 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

4080 W Airline HwyReserve, LA 70084

(985) 479-4080

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeCovington, LA

Christwood

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
30 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

100 Christwood BlvdCovington, LA 70433

(985) 898-0515

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeBossier City, LA

Old Brownlee Community Care Center

Non-profit

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

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

4680 Old Brownlee RdBossier City, LA 71111

(318) 553-5950

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeJennings, LA

Camelot Brookside

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

3330 Frontage RoadJennings, LA 70546

(337) 824-2466

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeMetairie, LA

John A. Stassi Ii Community Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
124 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

5200 Blair DriveMetairie, LA 70001

(504) 733-8448

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeShreveport, LA

Spring Lake Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
160 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

8622 Line AvenueShreveport, LA 71106

(318) 868-4126

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeShreveport, LA

Harmony House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, I

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
115 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

1825 Laurel St.Shreveport, LA 71103

(318) 424-5251

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeThibodaux, LA

Audubon Health And Rehab

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
172 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

2110 Audubon AvenueThibodaux, LA 70301

(985) 446-3109

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeHessmer, LA

Hessmer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
92 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

3707 Hwy 114Hessmer, LA 71341

(318) 563-4246

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeHouma, LA

The Oaks Of Houma

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

1701 Polk StreetHouma, LA 70360

(985) 876-5692

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeKaplan, LA

Vermilion Health Care Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

14008 Cheneau RoadKaplan, LA 70548

(337) 643-1949

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeDupont, LA

Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
104 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

5682 Hwy. 107 SouthDupont, LA 71329

(318) 922-3404

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeJackson, LA

Louisiana War Veterans Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality MeasuresN/A
10 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Louisiana avg of 2.5

4739 Highway 10Jackson, LA 70748

(225) 342-8998

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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%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy73.1 yrs

    A little lower than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover47.6%

    A little higher than the national average of 45.8%.

    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 265 nursing homes in the active CMS data. 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 2.5 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 $96K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Louisiana compare with the national average?

Louisiana averages 2.5 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $96K versus $70K 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.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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