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Senior Care in Louisiana

Browse 266 government-rated nursing homes across 119 cities. Find the safest care for your loved one.

266

Total Facilities

$6,000

Avg. Monthly Cost

2.39/5

Avg CMS Rating

28

5-Star Facilities

Top Cities for Care in Louisiana

All Louisiana Cities

Showing 119 cities with nursing homes

Baton Rouge (22) Shreveport (21) New Orleans (11) Bossier City (9) Lafayette (8) Lake Charles (7) Monroe (7) Alexandria (5) Hammond (4) Houma (4) Metairie (4) New Iberia (4) Pineville (4) Bastrop (3) Covington (3) Jennings (3) Natchitoches (3) Opelousas (3) Ruston (3) Slidell (3) Thibodaux (3) West Monroe (3) Arcadia (2) Crowley (2) Denham Springs (2) Deridder (2) Eunice (2) Farmerville (2) Abbeville (2) Franklinton (2) Gonzales (2) Homer (2) Jackson (2) Jefferson (2) Jena (2) Jonesboro (2) Kaplan (2) Kenner (2) Mandeville (2) Mansfield (2) Many (2) Marksville (2) Marrero (2) Minden (2) New Roads (2) Oak Grove (2) Plaquemine (2) Rayne (2) Rayville (2) Sulphur (2) Winnfield (2) Winnsboro (2) Wisner (2) Zachary (2) Amite (1) Arnaudville (1) Baker (1) Basile (1) Belle Chasse (1) Bernice (1) Bogalusa (1) Breaux Bridge (1) Broussard (1) Bunkie (1) Carencro (1) Center Point (1) Church Point (1) Colfax (1) Columbia (1) Coushatta (1) Delhi (1) Dequincy (1) Destrehan (1) Donaldsonville (1) Dupont (1) Ferriday (1) Franklin (1) Greensburg (1) Gretna (1) Gueydan (1) Harahan (1) Haynesville (1) Hessmer (1) Jeanerette (1) Jonesville (1) Kinder (1) Lacombe (1) Lake Providence (1) Laplace (1) Leesville (1) Lockport (1) Luling (1) Lutcher (1) Mamou (1) Mansura (1) Maurice (1) Mer Rouge (1) Morgan City (1) Napoleonville (1) Oakdale (1) Oberlin (1) Palmetto (1) Patterson (1) Pine Prairie (1) Pollock (1) Ponchatoula (1) Port Allen (1) Reserve (1) Ringgold (1) Rosepine (1) Saint Francisville (1) Saint Martinville (1) Simmesport (1) Slaughter (1) Springhill (1) Tallulah (1) Ville Platte (1) Vivian (1) Welsh (1)

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Understanding CMS Nursing Home Data

All information comes directly from Medicare's official nursing home database.

Overall Rating

CMS 5-star rating combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Staffing Rating

Based on RN, LPN, and CNA hours per resident per day

Abuse Icon

CMS flag indicating substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation

All data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Data. Last updated: December 2025

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Care Questions in Louisiana

Yes, Louisiana Medicaid can help cover nursing home costs for eligible residents. Most states require applicants to meet income and asset limits. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or Medicaid office for specific eligibility requirements in Louisiana.

You can file a complaint with the Louisiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman program or the state's health department survey agency. For immediate concerns about abuse or neglect, contact Adult Protective Services. All complaints can be made anonymously.

The average monthly cost for nursing home care in Louisiana is approximately $6,000. However, costs vary significantly by city and level of care needed. Private rooms typically cost 10-20% more than semi-private rooms.

Start by reviewing CMS 5-star ratings, which combine health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Visit facilities in person, talk to current residents and families, and check for any history of abuse or violations. Look for facilities with consistent staffing and specialized care if needed.