Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in Louisiana

Louisiana is home to 560 Medicare-certified care providers spanning 66 counties and 217 cities. Among rated providers, the average CMS overall rating is 3.1 out of 5.

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217Cities
66Counties
560Certified providers
3.1Avg CMS rating
Care typeProviders
Nursing Homes266View in Louisiana
Home Health Agencies176View in Louisiana
Hospice118View in Louisiana
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities56View in Louisiana
Long-Term Care Hospitals21View in Louisiana
Assisted Living Facilities46View in Louisiana
Memory Care Facilities1View in Louisiana
Custodial Care Facilities33View in Louisiana
Adult Care Homes55View in Louisiana
Adult Day Care Centers86View in Louisiana
Home Care Agencies647View in Louisiana
PACE Programs16View in Louisiana
Respite Care Facilities72View in Louisiana
Senior Housing153View in Louisiana
Hospitals158View in Louisiana
Dialysis Facilities147View in Louisiana
Community Health Centers489View in Louisiana

Cities in Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA 252 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 3.8 New Orleans, LA 232 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 2.8 Shreveport, LA 153 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 2.8 Lafayette, LA 119 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 3.4 Monroe, LA 102 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 3.3 Alexandria, LA 92 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 3.2 Lake Charles, LA 69 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 3.0 Hammond, LA 66 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 3.6 Metairie, LA 51 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 3.7 Denham Springs, LA 39 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 2.2 Houma, LA 37 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 4.1 Bossier City, LA 36 facilitiesAverage CMS rating 3.0

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Counties in Louisiana

Showing 60 of 66 counties.

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Choosing care in Louisiana

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in Louisiana, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Medicare-certified providers does Louisiana have?
According to current CMS data, Louisiana has 560 certified providers: 266 nursing homes, 176 home health agencies, and 118 hospice programs.
How does Louisiana score on average CMS ratings?
Among rated providers in Louisiana, the average CMS overall star rating is 3.1 out of 5 in the current data.
Which cities in Louisiana have the highest number of care providers?
In the current data, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport lead Louisiana for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, the CMS NPI registry, and HUD open data. Data as of 2026-10-06.

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