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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
View full evaluation →Senior Care in New Orleans, Louisiana
Every licensed senior community in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in New Orleans
Local New Orleans-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for New Orleans prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,350/mo median
typical range $4,280–$6,690
Memory Care
$5,330/mo median
typical range $4,260–$6,660
Skilled Nursing
$7,920/mo median
typical range $7,460–$8,780
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,350/mo median
typical range $2,210–$5,860
Residential Care Home
$4,820/mo median
typical range $3,860–$6,030
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to New Orleans using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in New Orleans.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 27 communities in New Orleans, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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New Orleans, LA · 142 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of New Orleans's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →3
Metairie, LA · 49 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Metairie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →4
Marrero Healthcare Center
Scout 82Marrero, LA · 105 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Marrero's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →5
St Anthony Community Care Center
Scout 81Metairie, LA · 124 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Metairie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →6
Ormond Nursing & Care Center
Scout 79Destrehan, LA · 146 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Destrehan's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →7
New Orleans, LA · 180 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in New Orleans.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →8
New Orleans, LA · 138 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in New Orleans.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →9
New Orleans, LA · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in New Orleans.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →10
Belle Chasse, LA · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Belle Chasse.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →11
Lutcher, LA · 116 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lutcher.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →12
Covenant Home
Scout 52New Orleans, LA · 96 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in New Orleans.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Luling Living Center
Scout 50Luling, LA · 117 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Luling.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →14
New Orleans, LA · 171 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in New Orleans.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →
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St Bernard Nursing & Rehab
Scout 43New Orleans, LA · 127 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in New Orleans.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →16
Bayside Healthcare Center
Scout 40Gretna, LA · 151 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Gretna.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →17
St. Margaret's Daughters Home
Scout 40New Orleans, LA · 112 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in New Orleans.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →18
Wynhoven Community Care Center
Scout 39Marrero, LA · 188 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →19
Colonial Oaks Living Center
Scout 39Metairie, LA · 110 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Metairie.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →20
St Joseph of Harahan
Scout 36Harahan, LA · 206 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Harahan.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →21
Metairie Health Care Center
Scout 23Metairie, LA · 202 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →22
Waldon Health Care Center
Scout 20Kenner, LA · 205 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →23
Jefferson Healthcare Center
Scout 20Jefferson, LA · 222 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →
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New Orleans, LA · 155 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Ferncrest Manor Living Center
Scout 18New Orleans, LA · 200 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →26
Chateau Living Center
Scout 15Kenner, LA · 215 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →27
New Orleans, LA · 116 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in New Orleans, LA?
In the New Orleans, LA area, assisted living typically runs $4,280–$6,690/month (median $5,350), memory care $4,260–$6,660/month (median $5,330), and skilled nursing $7,460–$8,780/month (median $7,920) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in New Orleans, LA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in New Orleans, LA right now are Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility, John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center, East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF. The full ranked list of 27 communities is on this page.
How are the 27 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.