Metairie Health Care Center
6401 Riverside Drive, Metairie, LA 70003 · (504) 885-8611
For profit - Limited Liability company · 202 certified beds
Metairie Health Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 6 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $132,895 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 17, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.December 17, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 17, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 17, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.December 17, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.December 17, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 17, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Post nurse staffing information every day.September 3, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.September 3, 2025 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 3, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.September 3, 2025 · F0944 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.July 22, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJuly 22, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 22, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.October 9, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.October 9, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $72,360December 19, 2024
- Fine of $60,535January 26, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 34 daysStarting January 23, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.53 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.13 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.19 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.5% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 202 |
| Average residents per day | 88.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF Metairie · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- John A. Stassi II Community Care Center Metairie · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Colonial Oaks Living Center Metairie · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Bayside Healthcare Center Gretna · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Chateau Living Center Kenner · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Metairie Health Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.