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Nursing homes in Orleans County, Louisiana
There are 11 certified nursing homes in Orleans County, Louisiana, with 1,557 beds between them.
55% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (52%). Inspectors recorded 315 health deficiencies over three cycles, 20.2 per 100 beds against 20.5 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $905K across 12 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Orleans County | Louisiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 11 | 265 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 55% | 52% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 20.2 | 20.5 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $905K | $12M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center | New Orleans | 142 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4.2 | — | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Covenant Home | New Orleans | 96 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 16.7 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center | New Orleans | 180 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 8.3 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center | New Orleans | 138 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 10.1 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Willow Wood At Woldenberg Village | New Orleans | 120 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 14.2 | $40K | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center | New Orleans | 171 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 16.4 | $36K | 4 Jun 2025 |
| St. Margaret'S Daughters Home | New Orleans | 112 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 30.4 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Ferncrest Manor Living Center | New Orleans | 200 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 25.5 | $282K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family | New Orleans | 155 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 21.9 | $157K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| St Bernard Nursing & Rehab | New Orleans | 127 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 34.6 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| St Jude'S Health & Wellness Centerabuse icon | New Orleans | 116 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 | 48.3 | $389K | 24 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 20 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 18 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 14 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 14 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 13 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 7 |
| For profit | 4 |
Chains present: Commcare Corporation (2), Priority Management (1), Volare Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Orleans County, Louisiana?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,557 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Orleans County have the highest CMS ratings?
John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Covenant Home (4 stars), Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center (4 stars)
How do Orleans County nursing homes compare with Louisiana?
55% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 52% statewide; citations run at 20.2 per 100 beds against 20.5 statewide.