Nursing homes in Metairie, LA
Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Metairie, part of the Jefferson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Metairie residents seeking long-term care can choose from four nursing homes located across the 70002, 70003, and 70006 ZIP codes within Jefferson Parish. These facilities hold an average CMS Care Compare overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. Notable among these options is East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF, which maintains a top-tier 5-star rating, while two of the four total facilities currently achieve the highest 5-star status.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 4 homesProvider mix in Metairie
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Metairie
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Metairie
- 1EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF5.0UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.C. · Small
- 2ST ANTHONY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER5.0COMMCARE CORPORATION · Large
- 3Colonial Oaks Living Center2.0PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Medium
- 4Metairie Health Care Center1.0INSPIRED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Large
All homes in Metairie
| EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.C. · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| ST ANTHONY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER COMMCARE CORPORATION · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Colonial Oaks Living Center PLANTATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Metairie Health Care Center INSPIRED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Best by sub-rating in Metairie
Best for staffing
Best for experience
Best for compliance
New to Star Ratings?
Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.