Nursing homes in Baton Rouge, LA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Baton Rouge has 12 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.9 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, above the 2.5-star Louisiana average. Methodology.
- 12
- Certified homes
- 2.9 ★
- Well above average for LA · Louisiana 2.5
- 3
- Five-star homes
- 1,493
- Certified beds
All 12 nursing homes in Baton Rouge, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge General Medical Center, SNF | 2 | None | |
| 2 | Old Jefferson Community Care Center | 136 | None | |
| 3 | Baton Rouge Health Care Center | 145 | $64K | |
| 4 | St Clare Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation | 184 | None | |
| 5 | Sterling Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | 144 | None | |
| 6 | Landmark South Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 144 | $10K | |
| 7 | Ollie Steele Burden Manor | 174 | None | |
| 8 | St James Place Nursing Care Center | 90 | $72K | |
| 9 | Heritage Manor of Baton Rouge II | 144 | $57K | |
| 10 | Jefferson Manor Nursing and Rehab Ctr, LLC | 122 | $122K | |
| 11 | Capital Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC | 123 | $158K | |
| 12 | Pines Retirement Center of Baton Rouge | 85 | $175K |
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 · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.