Nursing homes in New Orleans, LA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, New Orleans has 9 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.6 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, in line with the 2.4-star Louisiana average. Methodology.
- 9
- Certified homes
- 2.6 ★
- Above average for LA · Louisiana 2.4
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 1,114
- Certified beds
All 9 nursing homes in New Orleans, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center | 142 | None | |
| 2 | Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center | 108 | $5K | |
| 3 | Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center | 138 | $34K | |
| 4 | Covenant Home | 96 | None | |
| 5 | St. Margaret's Daughters Home | 112 | None | |
| 6 | Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village | 120 | $40K | |
| 7 | St Bernard Nursing & Rehab | 127 | None | |
| 8 | Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family | 155 | $157K | |
| 9 | 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 · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
