CMS Care Compare · 2026 12 nursing homes Louisiana

Jefferson County, Louisiana

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According to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, its Nursing Home Compare program rates 14,710 Medicare-certified nursing homes nationwide, last compiled in June 2026; county figures here are drawn from that dataset with cost context from the CareScout 2025 survey. See our methodology.

12 CMS-certified nursing homes in Jefferson County, Louisiana. Statewide medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, joined with Five-Star quality ratings from CMS Care Compare.

12 nursing homes serve Jefferson County, totaling 1,807 beds. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5 stars.

Data Insights

CMS lists 12 nursing homes in Jefferson County, Louisiana as Medicare-certified, together licensed for 1,807 licensed beds. Across the 12 facilities with a published CMS overall star rating, the county average works out to 2.3 out of 5 stars. 3 facilities score 4 stars or higher on the CMS 5-star scale, while 9 carry a below-average rating of 1 or 2 stars.

The CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey's Louisiana state medians are a useful cost frame here: a semi-private nursing home room runs about $7,604 per month, while a private room averages $8,076 per month. Assisted living costs $5,163 per month, home health aide services $4,957, and adult day health care N/A. Local providers within Jefferson County may price above or below these state medians depending on urban versus rural setting, facility amenities, and memory-care or specialty units.

CMS rates nursing facilities on overall quality plus three sub-components: health inspection findings from the last three cycles, nurse staffing hours adjusted for resident acuity, and fifteen clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments. When comparing facilities within Jefferson County, families typically weigh the star breakdown alongside bed size, ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, government), distance from family caregivers, and the specific conditions a prospective resident needs managed, such as dementia care, rehabilitation, or ventilator support. The per-facility pages below link through to inspection and staffing detail.

The figures above come directly from the U.S. Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare dataset for federal quality ratings, combined with the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey of more than 15,000 elder-care providers nationwide and U.S. Census American Community Survey income data. Cost figures are monthly medians, refreshed annually with each new CareScout release; quality ratings are refreshed quarterly from the CMS Provider Information File. Read these state and county medians as benchmarks, then verify current rates with individual providers and consult care managers before making placement decisions. See our methodology for source vintage. Median figures above represent the middle of the cost distribution: half of providers charge less, half charge more, and price spreads within a metro area can exceed thirty percent. Where Genworth and CareScout publish overlapping numbers, the more recent CareScout survey takes precedence; both organizations use the same survey methodology developed by the federal Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living, so cross-year comparisons are valid back to 2004 when the survey was first standardized.

$5,163
Assisted Living / mo
$7,604
Nursing (Semi) / mo
$4,957
Home Care / mo
2.3
Avg CMS Rating

Nursing Homes in Jefferson County

Facility City Rating Beds Ownership
East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF Metairie 5/5 49 Non profit - Corporation
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility Jefferson 5/5 30 Non profit - Corporation
St Anthony Community Care Center Metairie 5/5 124 Non profit - Corporation
Bayside Healthcare Center Gretna 2/5 151 For profit - Limited Liability company
Colonial Oaks Living Center Metairie 2/5 110 For profit - Limited Liability company
Wynhoven Community Care Center Marrero 2/5 188 Non profit - Corporation
Chateau Living Center Kenner 1/5 215 For profit - Limited Liability company
Jefferson Healthcare Center Jefferson 1/5 222 For profit - Limited Liability company
Marrero Healthcare Center Marrero 1/5 105 For profit - Corporation
Metairie Health Care Center Metairie 1/5 202 For profit - Limited Liability company
St Joseph of Harahan Harahan 1/5 206 For profit - Limited Liability company
Waldon Health Care Center Kenner 1/5 205 For profit - Individual

What do families ask most?

How many nursing homes are in Jefferson County, Louisiana?

There are 12 nursing homes in Jefferson County today, totaling 1,807 licensed beds. The average CMS overall quality rating across rated facilities is 2.3 out of 5 stars.

What does assisted living cost in Louisiana?

The median monthly cost for assisted living in Louisiana is $5,163. Nursing home costs range from $7,604 (semi-private) to $8,076 (private room). These are state-level medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey.

How much does home care cost near Jefferson County?

The median monthly cost for home health aide services in Louisiana is $4,957. Home care allows seniors to age in place and is often more affordable than facility-based care like assisted living ($5,163/mo) or nursing homes.

How are nursing homes in Jefferson County rated?

CMS assigns every certified nursing home a 1-to-5 star rating, built from health-inspection results, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures. Facilities in Jefferson County average 2.3 stars overall. Higher ratings indicate better performance across these quality dimensions.

Which nursing homes in Jefferson County have the highest ratings?

CMS rates 3 of Jefferson County's 12 facilities at 4 stars or higher. Top-rated facilities include East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF, Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility, St Anthony Community Care Center. Visit each facility page for detailed inspection, staffing, and quality data.

What types of elder care are available in Jefferson County?

Elder care in Jefferson County spans a range of settings, from skilled nursing homes and assisted living communities to in-home health aides, adult day care, and private nursing for specialized needs. Cost and availability differ by care type and by provider.

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Related Resources

See statewide cost medians and quality averages on the Louisiana elder-care overview, or compare every care option's national median on our care types comparison.

Rank facilities by cost and CMS quality across all states in our highest-rated states and most expensive nursing homes rankings.

Costs shown are Louisiana state-level medians from CareScout 2025 (county-level cost data is not available). Facility ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainElderCare Editorial

Top facilities in Jefferson, LA

Ranked by CMS overall star rating, not an editorial "best of" pick. Visit in person and consult a care professional before choosing. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.

  1. 1 5★
  2. 2 5★
  3. 3 5★
  4. 4 2★
  5. 5 2★

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating · 2024 CMS overall star rating combines health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Updated quarterly.