Louisiana: CMS Rating Breakdown
Louisiana operates 266 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data. The state's certified facilities break down by ownership type as follows: 215 for-profit facilities, 40 nonprofit organizations, and 11 government-run homes.
The average Five-Star overall rating across Louisiana's nursing homes stands at 2.5 out of 5 stars in the current CMS rating cycle. This state-level average serves as a broad indicator of the landscape but carries documented limitations as a measurement tool. The Five-Star rating system is relative in nature and should not be interpreted as a definitive assessment of any individual facility's quality or performance.
When evaluating a specific nursing home for care decisions, prospective residents and their families should consult the facility's individual Care Compare profile and dedicated per-facility pages on the CMS website rather than relying solely on state averages. These detailed facility-level resources provide comprehensive information necessary for informed decision-making. This information is presented for context only and does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 215 |
| Non Profit | 40 |
| Government | 11 |