Best Skilled Nursing in Lafayette, Louisiana
11 communities found
Lafayette has 13 skilled nursing communities, and 12 of them carry ratings, averaging 3.8 out of 5. Among the 8 communities with Medicare star data, the average is 2.1 stars, with four at one star and two at four stars or higher. None of the 13 communities report accepting Medicaid, and no published pricing is available for this city.
- 11communities
- 3.8average rating, 10 rated
- 242family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living Community
Lafayette, Louisiana
4.9(21)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Nursing Specialties Home Health & Hospice
Lafayette, Louisiana
4.5(12)
Home health
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Lafayette, Louisiana
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Louisiana Extended Care Hospital
Lafayette, Louisiana
3.9(30)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
River Oaks Retirement Manor
Lafayette, Louisiana
3.8(13)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amelia Manor Nursing Home
Lafayette, Louisiana
3.7(10)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Lady of the Oaks Retirement
Lafayette, Louisiana
3.7(17)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Courtyard Manor
Lafayette, Louisiana
3.3(11)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Maison De Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana
3.6(71)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Cornerstone at the Ranch Bethany Rehabilitation
Lafayette, Louisiana
3.3(35)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Camelot Rehabilitation At Magnolia Park
Lafayette, Louisiana
3(22)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Lafayette
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living Community
4.9 (21 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Family-owned since 1985 and Lafayette's first retirement community, it emphasizes personalized, relationship-focused, home-style care, though no resident reviews were supplied.
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Nursing Specialties Home Health & Hospice
4.5 (12 reviews)· Home Health, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers repeatedly name and praise individual nurses and therapists for knowledgeable, caring help after hospital discharge, with one report of a coordination gap for outpatient therapy.
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Louisiana Extended Care Hospital
3.9 (30 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 28 units
As a long-term acute care hospital for critically ill patients, it draws mixed reviews: some praise compassionate staff, others describe serious lapses in staffing, hygiene, and family communication.
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3.8 (13 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units
Long-term residents' families describe caring, attentive staff and enjoyable activities like a crayfish boil, though one caller found a phone staff member rude and unhelpful.
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3.7 (10 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 151 units
This family-owned, long-standing nursing home is noted for caring staff and serving Deaf and DeafBlind residents, alongside one serious complaint about neglect.
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3.7 (17 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 137 units
Reviews are sharply split between families praising attentive staff and strong physical therapy and others describing serious neglect and unsanitary conditions.
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3.3 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 92 units
Family-owned since 1985, it draws praise for a warm, homelike feel and caring aides, but also reports of serious communication breakdowns with management and physicians.
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3.6 (71 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 189 units
Reviewers describe repeated basic care failures, including skipped therapy, unclean clothing, missed equipment, and dementia patients left unattended with bed sores.
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Cornerstone at the Ranch Bethany Rehabilitation
3.3 (35 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 148 units
Reviews of Cornerstone at the Ranch Bethany Rehabilitation are decidedly mixed, with families split between praise for compassionate long-term staff and serious concerns about safety, staffing levels, and communication.…
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Camelot Rehabilitation At Magnolia Park
3 (22 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 160 units
Reviews of Camelot Rehabilitation at Magnolia Park are sharply mixed: some families describe attentive nurses and a caring therapy team who kept them informed, while others report serious cleanliness and communication…
What families say about skilled nursing in Lafayette
Counted across the review summaries of 11 Lafayette communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, a theme mentioned in 77% of the 13 communities. Communication with families is the top complaint, raised as a concern in 62% of communities even though it also appears as a praise point in 31%. Cost and billing issues come up in 46% of communities, and staff attitude is mentioned in 38%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 82%
- Communication with families 36%
- Medical and nursing care 36%
- Building and grounds 27%
- Activities and social life 18%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 64%
- Staff attitude 45%
- Cost and billing 45%
- Staffing levels and turnover 27%
“I would like to thank the wonderful following people. Emily and Megan my nurses, Denise my occupational therapist and Melody my physical therapist. They are polite, empathetic, polite, and very good at their jobs. I would recommend Nursing Specialist to anyone who is a recovery after they to leave the hospital.”
“A big call out to Nelda and the entire staff for making my mom's move as seamless as possible. I could not have asked for a more caring, supportive and compassionate group of people 💖”
Skilled Nursing in Lafayette: the figures
- •Of the 8 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 7 have more than 60.
- •8 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.1 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 4 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (7), medication management (7), wheelchair accessible (7), emergency call system (7), gathering / activity spaces (6), housekeeping (6).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Louisiana
Most Louisiana families cover assisted living, memory care or independent living with a mix of private funds, often savings combined with the proceeds from selling a home. Some households also carry long-term care insurance that offsets part of the monthly cost. For veterans and surviving spouses, VA Aid and Attendance can help pay for care, and it is worth asking a VA benefits counselor whether a particular household qualifies.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Louisiana.
Skilled Nursing near Lafayette
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville17.9 mi | 6 | 4.3 / 5 | 17.9 mi |
| New Iberia18.7 mi | 23 | 4.4 / 5 | 18.7 mi |
| Opelousas23.2 mi | 25 | 4.4 / 5 | 23.2 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 11 communities listed in Lafayette, 242 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Lafayette ask about.
- Home Care in Louisiana: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Lafayette: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Lafayette, Louisiana?
MyLivingChoice lists 11 skilled nursing long term care communities in Lafayette, Louisiana, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Lafayette are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living Community (4.9★, 21 ratings), Nursing Specialties Home Health & Hospice (4.5★, 12 ratings), Louisiana Extended Care Hospital (3.9★, 30 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Lafayette?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Lafayette has home health (12 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (11 communities), assisted living (10 communities), at-home care (9 communities), independent living (7 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Lafayette?
Families rate Lafayette skilled nursing long term care communities 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 242 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Lafayette skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 11 Lafayette communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 82%), communication with families (mentioned for 36%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 36%). The most common concerns are communication with families (64%), staff attitude (45%), cost and billing (45%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Lafayette?
Of the 8 Lafayette communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 7 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Lafayette nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lafayette carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.1 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 4 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Lafayette bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
