Senior Living in New Orleans, LA: Every Licensed Community & 2026 Costs
Senior living in New Orleans, Louisiana spans 46 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities and 29 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Jefferson, Orleans, St. Charles, St. Bernard, St. John the Baptist, Plaquemines, and St. James counties in Louisiana. 5 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for any community that has not earned an award; the licensing and CMS data below are public records.
All senior living in New Orleans: 46 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Jefferson, Orleans, St. Charles, St. Bernard, St. John the Baptist, Plaquemines, and St. James counties in Louisiana, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 27 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Jefferson County, LA 37 communities
- Academy HouseMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Agape Care HomesMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Audubon Care Homes - Phosphor HouseMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Audubon Care Homes - Seminole House IMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Audubon Care Homes Dreyfous HouseMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Bayou Bliss HomesMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Beau MaisonMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Fidelis Care IIMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Fidelis Care IVMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Fidelis Craig HouseMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Fidelis Janice HouseMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Fidelis Scofield HouseMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Harvard HouseMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Henican HouseMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Inspired Living at KennerKenner, LA · Assisted Living
- Lake Louise Care HomeMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Lake Villa HouseMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Laketown Village, Residential Care & Memory CareKenner, LA · Assisted Living
- Living TranquilMarrero, LA · Assisted Living
- Living Tranquil IIMarrero, LA · Assisted Living
- Metairie Heights HomeMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Old Metairie Gardens IMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Old Metairie Gardens IIMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Peace of Home EldeResidencesHarahan, LA · Assisted Living
- Schouest HouseMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Serenity Senior Residence 2Metairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Serenity Senior ResidencesMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- St Francis Villa Assisted LivingRiver Ridge, LA · Assisted Living
- St. Michael's Assisted LivingMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- St. Michael's Assisted Living IIMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Sunrise of MetairieMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- The Blake at Colonial ClubHarahan, LA · Assisted Living
- The Jefferson, 221 Central AveJefferson, LA · Assisted Living
- The Jefferson, 224 Central AveJefferson, LA · Assisted Living
- The Pelican Homes ARCFMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- The Peristyle at BucktownMetairie, LA · Assisted Living
- Ville Ste. Marie Senior Living CommunityJefferson, LA · Assisted Living
Orleans County, LA 8 communities
- Lambeth House Assisted LivingNew Orleans, LA · Assisted Living
- Living in LoveNew Orleans, LA · Assisted Living
- Oak House Assisted LivingNew Orleans, LA · Assisted Living
- SGC GroupNew Orleans, LA · Assisted Living
- SummerHouse Vista ShoresNew Orleans, LA · Assisted Living
- The Azaleas Assisted Living At Woldenberg VillageNew Orleans, LA · Assisted Living
- The CarrolltonNew Orleans, LA · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- The Suites at Algiers PointNew Orleans, LA · Assisted Living
St. Charles County, LA 1 communities
- SummerHouse Ashton ManorLuling, LA · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in New Orleans?
Assisted living in the New Orleans area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical New Orleans range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, November 2026. Louisiana’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in New Orleans?
5 of the 29 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the New Orleans metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center in New Orleans. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center | New Orleans, LA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 142 | Independent |
| St Anthony Community Care Center | Metairie, LA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 124 | Independent |
| East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF | Metairie, LA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 49 | Independent |
| Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility | Jefferson, LA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 30 | Independent |
| Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home | Reserve, LA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 8 | State Of Louisiana Department Of Veterans Affairs |
| Ormond Nursing & Care Center | Destrehan, LA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 146 | Independent |
| Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center | New Orleans, LA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 138 | Commcare Corporation |
| Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center | New Orleans, LA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 108 | Priority Management |
| Riverbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Belle Chasse, LA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Inspired Healthcare Management |
| Chateau St. James Rehab and Retirement | Lutcher, LA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 116 | Priority Management |
| Colonial Oaks Living Center | Metairie, LA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 110 | Plantation Management Company |
| Covenant Home | New Orleans, LA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 96 | Independent |
| Wynhoven Community Care Center | Marrero, LA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 188 | Commcare Corporation |
| Bayside Healthcare Center | Gretna, LA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 151 | Independent |
| Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village | New Orleans, LA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 120 | Independent |
| St. Margaret's Daughters Home | New Orleans, LA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 112 | Independent |
| Jefferson Healthcare Center | Jefferson, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 222 | Plantation Management Company |
| Chateau Living Center | Kenner, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 215 | Plantation Management Company |
| St Joseph of Harahan | Harahan, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 206 | Plantation Management Company |
| Waldon Health Care Center | Kenner, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 205 | Inspired Healthcare Management |
| Metairie Health Care Center | Metairie, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 202 | Inspired Healthcare Management |
| Ferncrest Manor Living Center | New Orleans, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 200 | Independent |
| Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center | New Orleans, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 171 | Commcare Corporation |
| Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family | New Orleans, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 155 | Independent |
| Twin Oaks Nursing Home | Laplace, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 148 | Inspired Healthcare Management |
| St Bernard Nursing & Rehab | New Orleans, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 127 | Volare Health |
| St Jude's Health & Wellness Center | New Orleans, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 116 | Independent |
| Marrero Healthcare Center | Marrero, LA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 105 | Nexion Health |
| Luling Living Center | Luling, LA | Not rated | 117 | Independent |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which New Orleans areas have senior living?
Senior living in the New Orleans metro is spread across Jefferson, Orleans, St. Charles, St. Bernard, St. John the Baptist, Plaquemines, and St. James counties in Louisiana. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
Louisiana
- Metairie (31)
- New Orleans (19)
- Jefferson (5)
- Marrero (4)
- Kenner (4)
- Harahan (3)
- Luling (2)
- Reserve (1)
- Destrehan (1)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. The only scores or rankings we publish are the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Assisted living and memory care by city
New Orleans senior living questions, answered
Most states, including Louisiana, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 5 New Orleans-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Lilisity publishes scores and rankings only for the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards, both built from phone-verified interviews. The 46 communities listed by county come from state licensing records; CMS ratings apply only to Medicare-certified nursing homes.
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