Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in Louisiana

Louisiana has 560 Medicare-certified care providers across 66 counties and 217 cities. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers is 3.1 out of 5.

Care typeProviders
Nursing Homes266View in Louisiana
Home Health Agencies176View in Louisiana
Hospice118View in Louisiana
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities56View in Louisiana
Long-Term Care Hospitals21View in Louisiana
Assisted Living Facilities54View in Louisiana
Memory Care Facilities1View in Louisiana
Custodial Care Facilities45View in Louisiana
Adult Care Homes61View in Louisiana
Adult Day Care Centers97View in Louisiana
Home Care Agencies1,012View in Louisiana
PACE Programs29View in Louisiana
Respite Care Facilities90View in Louisiana
Senior Housing153View in Louisiana

Cities in Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA 286 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.8 New Orleans, LA 160 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 2.8 Lafayette, LA 143 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.4 Shreveport, LA 136 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 2.8 Monroe, LA 101 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.3 Lake Charles, LA 78 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.0 Alexandria, LA 69 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.2 Hammond, LA 58 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.6 Metairie, LA 42 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.7 Slidell, LA 31 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.4 New Iberia, LA 29 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 1.9 Covington, LA 28 facilitiesAvg CMS rating 3.9

Counties in Louisiana

Showing 60 of 66 counties.

Choosing care in Louisiana

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in Louisiana, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How many Medicare-certified providers are in Louisiana?
The current CMS snapshot lists 560 certified providers in Louisiana: 266 nursing homes, 176 home health agencies, and 118 hospice programs.
What is the average CMS rating in Louisiana?
The average CMS overall star rating among rated providers in Louisiana is 3.1 out of 5 in the current snapshot.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most care providers?
Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette lead Louisiana by number of certified providers in the current snapshot. See the city list above for counts.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, the CMS NPI registry, and HUD open data. Data processing date: 2026-10-05.

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