Nursing homes in New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA has 14 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have a 5-star overall rating, and 7 have been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing home	Overall rating	Health inspections	Staffing	Quality measures	Beds	Fines
John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center612 Henry Clay Avenue · Non profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	142	None
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility2614 Jefferson Hwy, 3rd Floor · Non profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	30	1 ($8,186)
Covenant Home5919 Magazine Street · Non profit - Church related	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	96	None
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center4502 General Meyer Avenue · For profit - Corporation	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	180	None
Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center5600 General Degaulle Dr · Non profit - Corporation	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	138	None
Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village3701 Behrman Place · Non profit - Corporation	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	120	1 ($40,248)
Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center2832 Burdette Street · Non profit - Corporation	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	171	2 ($36,265)
Jefferson Healthcare Center2200 Jefferson Hwy · For profit - Limited Liability company	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	222	None
Lafon Nursing Facility Of The Holy Family6900 Chef Menteur Hwy. · Non profit - Corporation	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	155	1 ($156,653)
St Joseph of Harahan405 Folse Drive · For profit - Limited Liability company	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	206	2 ($210,837)
St. Bernard Nursing & Rehab4021 Roneagle Way · For profit - Limited Liability company	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	127	None
Ferncrest Manor Living Center14500 Haynes Blvd. · For profit - Limited Liability company	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	200	2 ($282,413)
St Jude's Health & Wellness Center450A S CLaiborne Ave, Fl 6 · Non profit - Other Cited for abuse	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	116	6 ($389,089)
St. Margaret's Daughters Home3525 Bienville St · For profit - Individual	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	112	None

How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Louisiana, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings

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Recent inspection problems in New Orleans

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.July 31, 2026 · St. Bernard Nursing & Rehab · F0800 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.July 31, 2026 · St. Bernard Nursing & Rehab · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 30, 2026 · Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.July 23, 2026 · St. Margaret's Daughters Home · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 23, 2026 · St. Margaret's Daughters Home · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 23, 2026 · St. Margaret's Daughters Home · F0610 · 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.July 23, 2026 · St. Margaret's Daughters Home · F0761 · 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.July 23, 2026 · St. Margaret's Daughters Home · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.July 23, 2026 · St. Margaret's Daughters Home · F0949 · 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.July 1, 2026 · Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

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Questions about nursing homes in New Orleans

Which nursing home in New Orleans has the highest Medicare rating?

John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center and Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility share the highest overall rating in New Orleans: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in New Orleans have been fined?

7 of the 14 have been fined in the last three years, $1,123,691 in all. The most was $389,089, at St Jude's Health & Wellness Center.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in New Orleans?

St Jude's Health & Wellness Center was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.

Which nursing home in New Orleans is the largest?

Jefferson Healthcare Center, with 222 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.