How many nursing homes are in Baton Rouge?

There are 21 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Baton Rouge?

SAGE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL SNF (operated by CARE PLAN OVERSIGHT LLC) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 5★. Health inspections 5, staffing 4, quality measures 5.

What is the average CMS rating in Baton Rouge?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Baton Rouge is 2.3★ (-0.8 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Baton Rouge?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Baton Rouge?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Baton Rouge, LA

Compare 21 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Baton Rouge, part of the E. Baton Rouge area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of East Baton Rouge Parish have access to 21 nursing home facilities located throughout the Baton Rouge area, including ZIP codes 70806, 70809, 70811, and 70818. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars. Currently, Sage Rehabilitation Hospital SNF stands as the city's only 5-star provider, offering the highest level of quality care based on federal performance metrics.

Compare top 3 in Baton Rouge Filter & search

Homes

Avg overall

2.3★

-0.8 vs national

Avg staffing

2.4★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.3★ · 21 homes

5★

1 (5%)

4★

5 (24%)

3★

2 (10%)

2★

5 (24%)

1★

8 (38%)

Provider mix in Baton Rouge

14 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY4 homes
THE BEEBE FAMILY3 homes
COMMCARE CORPORATION2 homes
CENTRAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY2 homes
BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER1 home
ST. JAMES PLACE OF BATON ROUGE1 home
PB HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS LLC1 home
CHP PROPERTIES LLC1 home

What to look for in Baton Rouge

11 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
3 of 21 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
15 of 21 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Baton Rouge

1
SAGE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL SNF
CARE PLAN OVERSIGHT LLC · Small
5.0
2
BATON ROUGE GEN MED CTR, SNF
BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER · Small
4.0
3
LANDMARK SOUTH NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
THE BEEBE FAMILY · Large
4.0
4
Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab
4005 BR SNF, LLC · Large
4.0
5
OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
COMMCARE CORPORATION · Large
4.0
6
St Clare Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
7435 BR SNF LLC · Large
4.0
7
CENTRAL GUEST HOUSE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CE
PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Large
3.0
8
LANDMARK OF BATON ROUGE
THE BEEBE FAMILY · Large
3.0
9
Baton Rouge Health Care Center
COMMCARE CORPORATION · Large
2.0
10
ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER
ST. JAMES PLACE OF BATON ROUGE · Medium
2.0

All homes in Baton Rouge


SAGE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL SNF CARE PLAN OVERSIGHT LLC · Small · For Profit	5.0	5	4	5
BATON ROUGE GEN MED CTR, SNF BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER · Small · Not for Profit	4.0	5	1	4
LANDMARK SOUTH NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER THE BEEBE FAMILY · Large · For Profit	4.0	4	3	3
Mid City Community Nursing and Rehab 4005 BR SNF, LLC · Large · For Profit	4.0	4	2	2
OLD JEFFERSON COMMUNITY CARE CENTER COMMCARE CORPORATION · Large · Government	4.0	4	3	4
St Clare Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation 7435 BR SNF LLC · Large · For Profit	4.0	4	2	2
CENTRAL GUEST HOUSE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CE PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Large · For Profit	3.0	3	2	2
LANDMARK OF BATON ROUGE THE BEEBE FAMILY · Large · For Profit	3.0	4	3	1
Baton Rouge Health Care Center COMMCARE CORPORATION · Large · Not for Profit	2.0	1	3	5
ST JAMES PLACE NURSING CARE CENTER ST. JAMES PLACE OF BATON ROUGE · Medium · Not for Profit	2.0	2	4	2
The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge PB HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS LLC · Large · For Profit	2.0	2	3	2
STERLING PLACE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Large · For Profit	2.0	2	2	4
OLLIE STEELE BURDEN MANOR OLLIE STEELE BURDEN MANOR INC · Large · Not for Profit	2.0	3	3	1
HERITAGE MANOR OF BATON ROUGE II THE BEEBE FAMILY · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	3
JEFFERSON MANOR NURSING AND REHAB CTR, LLC CENTRAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	4	1
Capitol House Nursing and Rehab Center CHP PROPERTIES LLC · Large · For Profit	1.0	3	1	1
FLANNERY OAKS GUEST HOUSE PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Large · For Profit	1.0	2	1	3
Center Point Health Care and Rehab 8225 BR SNF, LLC · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	1	2
Pines Retirement Center of Baton Rouge ARK POST ACUTE NETWORK · Medium · For Profit	1.0	1	2	2
The Guest House Care Center PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Medium · For Profit	1.0	2	1	3
CAPITAL OAKS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC CENTRAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Large · For Profit	1.0	2	3	1