Top-Rated Nursing Homes in Louisiana
The 25 nursing homes in Louisiana that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 25
- Share of rated facilities
- 9%
- of 264 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 71
- All nursing homes in state
- 266
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in Louisiana
All 25 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
Jefferson County4
- East Jefferson General Hospital - SNFMetairie · Jefferson County · 49 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Marrero Healthcare CenterMarrero · Jefferson County · 105 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 2 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing FacilityJefferson · Jefferson County · 30 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- St Anthony Community Care CenterMetairie · Jefferson County · 124 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 2 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Bossier County2
Calcasieu County2
E. Baton Rouge County2
St. Tammany County2
Terrebonne County2
Vermilion County2
Ascension County1
East Feliciana County1
Evangeline County1
Jeffrson Davis County1
Lasalle County1
St. John Baptist County1
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in Louisiana?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 25 of the 264 rated nursing homes in Louisiana (about 9%). Those 25 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in Louisiana?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.