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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Nursing homes in Baton Rouge, LA

According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Baton Rouge has 19 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, in line with the 2.4-star Louisiana average. Methodology.

19
Certified homes
2.4 ★
About average for LA · Louisiana 2.4
1
Five-star homes
2,422
Certified beds

All 19 nursing homes in Baton Rouge, ranked

Ratings in Baton Rouge are best read against Louisiana and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Louisiana directory or the national best-rated ranking.

Before you choose a nursing home in Baton Rouge

A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:

This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Baton Rouge, LA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.