Nursing homes in New Orleans, LA

Compare 11 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in New Orleans, part of the Orleans area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, can choose from 11 state-licensed nursing homes located across Orleans Parish, including facilities serving ZIP codes 70114, 70131, 70128, and 70122. Based on current data from CMS Care Compare, these local facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. The John J. Hainkel Jr. Home and Rehabilitation Center currently stands out as the area's sole 5-star facility, reflecting the highest quality standard for long-term care in the city.

What to look for in New Orleans

• 5 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 11 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.
• 8 of 11 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in New Orleans

1. 1
   JOHN J HAINKEL JR HOME AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   AUDUBON RETIREMENT VILLAGE, INC. · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER

   PRIORITY MANAGEMENT · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   OUR LADY OF WISDOM COMMUNITY CARE CENTER

   COMMCARE CORPORATION · Large
   4.0
4. 4
   COVENANT HOME

   PROTESTANT HOME FOR THE AGED · Medium
   3.0
5. 5
   Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village

   WOLDENBERG VILLAGE INC · Large
   2.0
6. 6
   ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB

   VOLARE HEALTH · Large
   2.0
7. 7
   St. Margaret's Daughters Home

   THE ST. MARGARET'S DAUGHTERS · Medium
   2.0
8. 8
   Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center

   COMMCARE CORPORATION · Large
   2.0
9. 9
   Ferncrest Manor Living Center

   PRESTIGE CARE LLC · Large
   1.0
10. 10
    ST JUDE'S HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

    STM VENTURES LLC · Medium
    1.0

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