Best Skilled Nursing in New Orleans, Louisiana
14 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 14 skilled nursing communities in New Orleans. Families rate them 3.4 out of 5 on average, across 429 public reviews. 3 have details confirmed by the operator.
- 14communities
- 3.4average rating, 14 rated
- 429family reviews read
- 3operator-verified
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
From $8,700/moSt. Jude’s Nursing Facility
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.9(28)
Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
St. Margaret’s at Mercy
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.4(36)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Covenant Nursing Home
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.2(23)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Touro Woldenberg Village
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.2(29)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Our Lady Of Wisdom Community Care Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
4.1(46)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Jo Ellen Smith Living Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
3.9(47)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Carrington Place of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
3.4(16)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Poydras Home
New Orleans, Louisiana
3.1(12)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
3.3(32)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Daughters Home
New Orleans, Louisiana
2.4(8)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Audubon Retirement Village
New Orleans, Louisiana
2.9(17)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Ferncrest Manor
New Orleans, Louisiana
3.3(108)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in New Orleans
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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St. Jude’s Nursing FacilityVerified
4.9 (28 reviews)· Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 116 units
Families describe St. Jude's as a clean, welcoming skilled nursing facility in downtown New Orleans where the admissions team, especially one coordinator named Adrian, and the therapy and wound care staff receive…
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St. Margaret’s at MercyVerified
4.4 (36 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe St. Margaret's at Mercy as a long-standing, homelike skilled nursing facility with an active rehabilitation program and a caring core staff, though a handful of reviewers report serious lapses in…
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Covenant Nursing HomeVerified
4.2 (23 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 96 units
Most reviewers describe Covenant Home as a warm, family-like nursing home where staff treat residents with kindness and residents' families feel at ease. One detailed negative review, however, describes poor treatment of…
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4.2 (29 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Families describe Touro Woldenberg Village as a clean, well-staffed skilled nursing and rehab facility with attentive nursing, therapy, and admissions staff. Reviewers highlight strong communication during difficult…
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Our Lady Of Wisdom Community Care Center
4.1 (46 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 138 units
Families generally describe Our Lady of Wisdom as a warm, professionally staffed skilled nursing and rehab facility with attentive nurses, therapists, and administrators. Several reviewers highlight strong communication…
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3.9 (47 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 180 units
Reviews of Jo Ellen Smith Living Center are sharply mixed, with some families praising a clean facility, friendly staff, and engaging activities, while others describe serious concerns about hygiene, staffing…
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Carrington Place of New Orleans
3.4 (16 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews for Carrington Place of New Orleans are mixed, with several families praising the nurses, physical therapy staff, and recent improvements under new management, while others raise serious concerns about CNA…
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3.1 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Poydras Home is a continuing care community in Uptown New Orleans that lets residents move between independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing as their needs change. No resident reviews were…
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Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center
3.3 (32 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 171 units
Families describe Chateau De Notre Dame as a skilled nursing and rehab facility where nurses, aides, and rehab staff are frequently praised for attentive, dignified care, along with good food and a clean environment. One…
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2.4 (8 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 112 units
Daughters Home is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in New Orleans with a very low Google rating based on a small number of reviews. Reviewers describe experiences with unresponsive management, rude staff,…
What families say about skilled nursing in New Orleans
Counted across the review summaries of 14 New Orleans communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 79%
- Cleanliness 71%
- Medical and nursing care 64%
- Building and grounds 64%
- Activities and social life 36%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 64%
- Communication with families 64%
- Building and upkeep 43%
- Staffing levels and turnover 36%
“St. Margaret's is a wonderful, home-like environment that strives to make sure all residents feel welcomed and included.”
Skilled Nursing in New Orleans: the figures
- •Of the 11 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 11 have more than 60.
- •11 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.5 out of 5: 5 rated four stars or better, 5 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: on-site nurse (rn) (12), emergency call system (12), 24-hour staff (12), medication management (12), wheelchair accessible (12), dietary accommodations (11).
Skilled Nursing near New Orleans
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna3.8 mi | 10 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.8 mi |
| Jefferson5.2 mi | 6 | 4.9 / 5 | 5.2 mi |
| Marrero5.7 mi | 12 | 3.5 / 5 | 5.7 mi |
| Metairie6.5 mi | 38 | 4.5 / 5 | 6.5 mi |
| Kenner11.1 mi | 13 | 3.5 / 5 | 11.1 mi |
| Slidell29.5 mi | 12 | 4.6 / 5 | 29.5 mi |
| Mandeville30.1 mi | 24 | 4.3 / 5 | 30.1 mi |
| Covington33.3 mi | 7 | 3.8 / 5 | 33.3 mi |
All of Louisiana: Skilled Nursing in Louisiana. Closer to home? Compare skilled nursing near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 14 communities listed in New Orleans, 429 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.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in New Orleans 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 New Orleans: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in New Orleans, Louisiana?
MyLivingChoice lists 14 skilled nursing long term care communities in New Orleans, Louisiana, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in New Orleans are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include St. Jude’s Nursing Facility (4.9★, 28 ratings), St. Margaret’s at Mercy (4.4★, 36 ratings), Touro Woldenberg Village (4.2★, 29 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in New Orleans?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, New Orleans has skilled nursing / long term care (14 communities), assisted living (10 communities), independent living (7 communities), home health (5 communities), memory care (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in New Orleans?
Families rate New Orleans skilled nursing long term care communities 3.4 out of 5 on average, across 429 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in New Orleans skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 14 New Orleans communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 79%), cleanliness (mentioned for 71%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 64%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (64%), communication with families (64%), building and upkeep (43%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in New Orleans?
Of the 11 New Orleans communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 11 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do New Orleans nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in New Orleans carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.5 out of 5. 5 are rated four stars or better and 5 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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