How many nursing homes are in Louisiana?

Louisiana has 266 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities, averaging 25.3 deficiencies per facility, with 0 reporting zero citations in their most recent survey cycle.

What are the best nursing homes in Louisiana?

This page ranks all 266 skilled nursing facilities in Louisiana by fewest CMS survey deficiencies. Facilities with zero deficiencies are ranked highest.

How are the rankings determined?

Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data. Facilities are ordered by total citation count, then alphabetically. Lower deficiency counts indicate stronger regulatory compliance.

How often is the data updated?

Rankings are refreshed regularly to reflect the latest CMS survey results published by state survey agencies.

Best Nursing Homes in Louisiana — 2026 Rankings

Louisiana has 266 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. The state averages 25.3 deficiencies per facility, with 0 facilities receiving zero citations in their latest CMS survey cycle. Rankings below are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.

Top-Ranked Facilities (Fewest Deficiencies)

Louisiana War Veterans Home — Jackson (1 deficiencies)
Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center — Shreveport (2 deficiencies)
East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF — Metairie (3 deficiencies)
Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home — Reserve (3 deficiencies)
Eunice Manor — Eunice (4 deficiencies)
Christwood — Covington (5 deficiencies)
Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home — Jennings (5 deficiencies)
Cornerstone Post Acute Care Of Bossier — Bossier City (6 deficiencies)
Heritage Manor Of Stratmore Nursing & Rehab Ctr — Shreveport (6 deficiencies)
Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home — Bossier City (6 deficiencies)
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility — Jefferson (6 deficiencies)
The Lodge At Lane — Zachary (6 deficiencies)
Baton Rouge Gen Med Ctr, SNF — Baton Rouge (7 deficiencies)
Lasalle Nursing Home — Jena (7 deficiencies)
Magnolia Manor Nursing And Rehab Ctr, LLC — Shreveport (7 deficiencies)
Northeast La War Veterans Home — Monroe (7 deficiencies)
Prairie Manor Nursing Home — Pine Prairie (7 deficiencies)
High Hope Care Center — Sulphur (8 deficiencies)
John J Hainkel Jr Home And Rehabilitation Center — New Orleans (8 deficiencies)
Luling Living Center — Luling (8 deficiencies)
Old Brownlee Community Care Center — Bossier City (8 deficiencies)
Princeton Place-Ruston — Ruston (8 deficiencies)
Terrebonne General Med Ctr SNF — Houma (8 deficiencies)
Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home — Dupont (9 deficiencies)
Cypress Point Nursing & Rehabilitation Center — Bossier City (9 deficiencies)

Most-Cited Compliance Areas in Louisiana

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — 1,447 citations
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — 1,372 citations
Resident Rights Deficiencies — 978 citations
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — 612 citations
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — 552 citations

Nursing Homes by City in Louisiana

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Official Sources

POCDesk analyzes official government data. Verify any facility's record or read the underlying regulations at these primary sources:

Medicare.gov Care Compare — CMS's official nursing home comparison tool
CMS Provider Data Catalog — the raw nursing home inspection & deficiency datasets
CMS Nursing Home Certification & Compliance — enforcement policy and the Special Focus Facility program
42 CFR Part 483 (eCFR) — the federal requirements of participation behind every F-Tag
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center — free advocacy help for residents and families