Nursing homes in Jefferson, LA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Jefferson, part of the Jefferson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Jefferson, located in Jefferson Parish, includes two nursing homes currently evaluated by CMS Care Compare. These facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on federal quality metrics. Among the local options serving the 70121 ZIP code, Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility, operated by Ochsner Clinic Foundation, stands out as the community’s highest-rated provider, having earned a perfect 5-star rating for its clinical performance.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Jefferson
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Jefferson
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Jefferson
| OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Jefferson Healthcare Center PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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