Louisiana · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Louisiana
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Louisiana?
CMS Care Compare lists 78 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Louisiana, out of 265 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Baton Rouge (7), Shreveport (6) and Bossier City (4). 23 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 78
- All homes in Louisiana
- 265
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 78
- Average overall stars
- 4.3
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 235 stars overall
- 784+ stars for inspections
- 184+ stars for staffing
- 60No fines or payment denials
- 22Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 22Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Louisiana. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Louisiana: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Louisiana, nonprofit nursing homes in Louisiana, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Louisiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Louisiana?
78 of the 265 CMS-certified nursing homes in Louisiana meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Louisiana Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, SNF in Baton Rouge (5 stars), Chateau D'Ville Rehab and Retirement in Donaldsonville (5 stars) and Chateau Terrebonne Health Care Center in Houma (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Louisiana?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Louisiana's Louisiana Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.