Nursing homes in New Orleans, LA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, New Orleans has 7 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, in line with the 2.5-star Louisiana average. Methodology.
- 7
- Certified homes
- 2.4 ★
- About average for LA · Louisiana 2.5
- 0
- Five-star homes
- 953
- Certified beds
All 7 nursing homes in New Orleans, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covenant Home | 96 | None | |
| 2 | Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center | 138 | None | |
| 3 | Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village | 120 | $40K | |
| 4 | St. Margaret's Daughters Home | 112 | None | |
| 5 | Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center | 171 | $36K | |
| 6 | Ferncrest Manor Living Center | 200 | $282K | |
| 7 | St Jude's Health & Wellness Center | 116 | $389K |
Ratings in New Orleans 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 New Orleans
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, New Orleans, LA · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.