Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Louisiana
Key metrics for nursing homes in Louisiana including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Louisiana- The 10,000 foot view
Updated on December 1, 2024
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Louisiana has a total of 267 active skilled nursing facilities with {TOTAL BEDS} total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 4,590,241, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 139.50 persons in Louisiana. There were 23,394 residents as December 1, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 71.10 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Louisiana has added 0 new beds and lost 148 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Louisiana and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.31 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.26 | 2.29 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 1.17 | 0.88 |
| All Staff | 3.74 | 3.84 |
Detailed analysis pages for the largest cities in Louisiana:
COVID-19 Infections in Louisiana Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Louisiana there were a total of 10 new cases and 10 new deaths among residents for the week ending December 1, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Louisiana
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Louisiana lost 2 skilled nursing facilities and 148 beds over the past year. Below is list of the lost facilities:
| Facility | Number of Beds |
|---|---|
| Heritage Manor of Ferriday | 120 |
| Northshore Extended Care Hospital | 28 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages for Louisiana Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Louisiana. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Louisiana
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Louisiana based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Louisiana War Veterans Home 4739 HIGHWAY 10 JACKSON, LA |
1.33 |
|
East Jefferson General Hospital - Snf 4200 HOUMA BLVD METAIRIE, LA |
2.00 |
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Eunice Manor 3859 HIGHWAY 190 EUNICE, LA |
2.67 |
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Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center 2550 KINGS HIGHWAY SHREVEPORT, LA |
2.67 |
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Forest Haven Nursing and Rehab Ctr, LLC 171 THRASHER DRIVE JONESBORO, LA |
5.33 |
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Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home 1610 EVANGELINE HIGHWAY JENNINGS, LA |
6.00 |
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Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home 3130 ARTHUR RAY TEAGUE PARKWAY BOSSIER CITY, LA |
6.00 |
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Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home 4080 W AIRLINE HWY RESERVE, LA |
8.00 |
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Desoto Retirement and Rehab Ctr, L L C 635 SCHLEY STREET MANSFIELD, LA |
8.00 |
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Baton Rouge Gen Med Ctr, Snf 3600 FLORIDA BLVD. BATON ROUGE, LA |
8.00 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Louisiana based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Pierremont Healthcare Center 725 MITCHELL LANE SHREVEPORT, LA |
512.17 / |
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White Oak Post Acute Care 2828 WESTFORK BATON ROUGE, LA |
430.33 / |
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Claiborne Healthcare Center 1536 CLAIBORNE AVE. SHREVEPORT, LA |
417.67 |
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Gonzales Healthcare Center 905 WEST CORNERVIEW ROAD GONZALES, LA |
385.00 / |
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Ferncrest Manor Living Center 14500 HAYNES BLVD. NEW ORLEANS, LA |
375.17 / |
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The Guest House Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation 9225 NORMANDIE DRIVE SHREVEPORT, LA |
371.83 / |
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Sage Rehabilitation Hospital Snf 8000 SUMMA AVENUE BATON ROUGE, LA |
360.00 |
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Lakeshore Manor Nursing and Rehab 1400 LINDBERG DRIVE SLIDELL, LA |
337.33 Rating Not Available |
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Fair City Health and Rehab 2000 MAIN STREET FRANKLINTON, LA |
319.83 / |
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Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center 2832 BURDETTE STREET NEW ORLEANS, LA |
318.83 |
Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Louisiana Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Louisiana nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics. Louisiana performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.50 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.30 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 88.40 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.26 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.17 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.31 | Lower |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.48 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.74 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.17 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.21 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.05 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 48.80 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 40.40 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.25 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.62 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.55 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.10 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.80 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 44,770.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 18.24 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.22 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control Of Their Bowels Or Bladder | 41.74 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.71 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.70 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 1.48 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.38 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.66 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 93.87 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 18.61 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 84.21 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 3.31 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Move Independently Worsened | 14.84 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 22.97 | Higher |
| Percentage Of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 9.34 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 93.53 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Made Improvements In Function | 69.98 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 75.53 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 27.41 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 14.90 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.52 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.64 | Higher |
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