LAFON NURSING FACILITY OF THE HOLY FAMILY
6900 CHEF MENTEUR HWY, New Orleans, LA 70126
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How LAFON NURSING FACILITY OF THE HOLY FAMILY Compares
LAFON NURSING FACILITY OF THE HOLY FAMILY is a 155-bed nonprofit nursing facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.2%) is above the Louisiana average of 22.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 155 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 51% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New Orleans, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.2% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 265 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAFON NURSING FACILITY OF THE HOLY FAMILY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAFON NURSING FACILITY OF THE HOLY FAMILY with other nursing homes in New Orleans.
How is LAFON NURSING FACILITY OF THE HOLY FAMILY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
Why is LAFON NURSING FACILITY OF THE HOLY FAMILY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 51% occupancy across 155 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAFON NURSING FACILITY OF THE HOLY FAMILY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LAFON NURSING FACILITY OF THE HOLY FAMILY lag behind other New Orleans options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 11 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAFON NURSING FACILITY OF THE HOLY FAMILY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around New Orleans
New Orleans sits in Orleans Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 57,867 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 37.2 years
- Median household income
- $43,258
- Median home value
- $250,000
Demographics for Orleans Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Orleans.
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