Jefferson, LA · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Jefferson's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
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Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family
6900 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126 · Orleans County
The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 51% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
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A low federal rating — review the details closely
Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in New Orleans, LA, with 155 certified beds and an average of about 79 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.17 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 72.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $156,653 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.40 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (72.1%)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
- •$156,653 in federal fines
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At a glance
- Certified beds
- 155
- Avg. residents/day
- 79
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195632
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,460–$8,780/mo (median $7,920) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local New Orleans prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.40
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.17
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 72.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 12
- Federal fines
- 1 ($156,653)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-27
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (34 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-23Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2026-04-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
2026-04-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2026-04-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2026-04-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2026-04-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-04-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
2025-12-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-31 | Fine | $156,653 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
6900 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA
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How much does Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family cost?
Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the New Orleans, LA area typically runs $7,460–$8,780 per month (median $7,920, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family?
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 72.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family?
Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family has 34 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family have availability?
Typically 51% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family offer?
Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family in New Orleans, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 155 beds.
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