These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in Louisiana according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 5 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 5.0/5. 16 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge General Medical Center, SNF | Baton Rouge | $0 | |
| 2 | Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility | Jefferson | $8,186 | |
| 3 | East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF | Metairie | $0 | |
| 4 | Ormond Nursing & Care Center | Destrehan | $0 | |
| 5 | Greenbriar Community Care Center | Slidell | $0 | |
| 6 | Marrero Healthcare Center | Marrero | $46,261 | |
| 7 | Lasalle Nursing Home | Jena | $7,443 | |
| 8 | Heritage Manor of Stratmore Nursing & Rehab Ctr | Shreveport | $0 | |
| 9 | Chateau D'ville Rehab and Retirement | Donaldsonville | $15,307 | |
| 10 | Ponchatoula Community Care Center | Ponchatoula | $0 | |
| 11 | Old Jefferson Community Care Center | Baton Rouge | $0 | |
| 12 | Prairie Manor Nursing Home | Pine Prairie | $0 | |
| 13 | The Lodge at Lane | Zachary | $0 | |
| 14 | Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home | Reserve | $0 | |
| 15 | Northeast La War Veterans Home | Monroe | $0 | |
| 16 | The Gardens and Guardian | Lake Charles | $0 | |
| 17 | John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center | New Orleans | $0 | |
| 18 | Cornerstone Post Acute Care Of Bossier | Bossier City | $0 | |
| 19 | Spring Lake Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | Shreveport | $0 | |
| 20 | Old Brownlee Community Care Center | Bossier City | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.