Nursing homes in Jena, LA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Jena, part of the Lasalle 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.
Jena, Louisiana, located in LaSalle Parish, serves as the primary location for senior long-term care within the 71342 ZIP code. Residents have access to two nursing homes evaluated through the federal CMS Care Compare tool, which currently reports an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars for the city. LaSalle Nursing Home stands out locally as the highest-rated facility, having achieved a perfect 5-star rating from CMS.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Jena
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Jena
- 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 Jena
| LASALLE NURSING HOME HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT # 2 OF LASALLE PARISH · Large · Government | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Jena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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