Louisiana’s Orleans Parish is best known as the home of the iconic “Big Easy,” the City of New Orleans. With a population of just over 390,000, 15.6% of whom are seniors,...
Nursing home care is defined by a high level of monitoring, supervision and medical support with aides and skilled nurses available around the clock. This level of support isn’t feasible for most people using in-home care providers. This often makes nursing homes a more expensive form of long-term care than other common options such as assisted living or home health care, which might prove more attractive for those who don’t need elevated levels of care.
This guide covers the varying costs of care types in greater detail, along with other useful elder resources in Orleans Parish.
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3701 Behrman Place, New Orleans, LA, 70114
4.5
(22 reviews)
"My parents are at Woldenburg skilled nursing, and we are very pleased. The administration and staff are attentive and kind. Dr. Powell and Terry are always available when needed, and all of the nurses and CNAs go out of their way to be helpful. The f..."
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5919 MAGAZINE STREET, New Orleans, LA, 70115
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Excellent. They look after my mother very well..."
READ MORE6900 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA, 70126
4.5
(4 reviews)
"The rooms are clean The residents has been taken care of due this pandemic. Family members can call and speak with their family members too. You are allowed to see them from the window. My family seems cared for each time is visit. There are some ..."
READ MORE2832 BURDETTE STREET, New Orleans, LA, 70125
3.8
(4 reviews)
"I visited them. It's a very nice, older facility. I really liked that they offered a Catholic mass every day and communion to the residents. They could either go to the chapel or view it in their rooms. It was farther away from my home but closer to ..."
READ MORE3525 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA, 70119
3.7
(7 reviews)
"I had two family members at ST Margaret’s for rehab with in weeks of each other. Both got excellent care. The rooms were private and clean and all rehab rooms have been upgraded with television and cable. I toured other nursing homes and this one ..."
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4502 GENERAL MEYERS AVENUE, New Orleans, LA, 70131
4.0
(1 reviews)
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4201 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA, 70131
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The atmoshpere at St. Lukes is very apeasing. When I walked in, I was greeted by the receptionist who asked if I needed any assistance in finding who I was there for. The food is better than most long-term care facilities that I have visited before..."
READ MORE4021 Cadillac Street, New Orleans, LA, 70122
3.0
(2 reviews)
"The reviews listed on this site are very old and are out of date. The facility is named St. Bernard Nursing and Rehab and the care is great! My aunt just completed her therapy and is back home and can't stop praising the staff there. She is ..."
READ MORE1539 Delachaise St, New Orleans, LA, 70115
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom was at Unity Nursing Home. The facility was not clean. Their first floor airconditioning unit was broken. We have to bring her fan. After I complained about the heat, she was transferred to the second floor, and it was extremely cold up there ..."
READ MORE612 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70118
5301 Tullis Drive, New Orleans, LA, 70131
"Woodland Village is a 186-bed skilled nursing facility located on the Westbank of New Orleans, approximately ten miles from Downtown. We are..."
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405 Folse Street, Harahan, LA, 70123
4.2
(45 reviews)
"St Joseph of Harahan They have a great staff. Everyone is very caring and personable. They listen to all of our concerns and they are quick to solve any issues that may arrives. They have planned activities every day and a fan..."
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535 Commerce Street, Gretna, LA, 70056
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I am a patient on the rehab section of the facility. Been here since 9/28/2016. The employees, nurses, CNA's, maintenance personnel, everyone I have had contact with that represent Belle Vie are wonderful people. They do not hesitate to help. Throu..."
READ MORE716 Village Road, Kenner, LA, 70065
2.8
(17 reviews)
"My husband was at Chateau Living. It was a nursing home and a rehab. Their rehab department was exceptional. It was like going to a gym and having a personal trainer. At Chateau Living, people just did really well. The staff truly cared about the pat..."
READ MORE6001 Airline Highway, Metairie, LA, 70003
3.2
(13 reviews)
"My dad moved into St. Anthony's Nursing Home. The place is pretty old. But as far as the care, I feel like the care is very good. The staff is very nice and very reliable. They call me for everything that changes with my dad. Any changes, they notify..."
READ MORE2233 Eighth Street , Harvey, LA, 70058
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Maison De'ville is a very clean facility. My grandmother enjoys staying there. There are various activities for the residents to take part in during the week. The nurses and other caregivers are extremely friendly. They are very attentive to the need..."
READ MORE4312 Ithaca Street, Metairie, LA, 70006
2.8
(13 reviews)
"I don't know how to begin this but by saying excellent. The service and care that the staff provided for my sister was huge! The staff called me and gave me updates on my sister and gave her so much warmth. The faciality called me during Hurricane ..."
READ MOREA semiprivate room in nursing home care averages $5,931 monthly in Orleans Parish. A private room averages $6,388 monthly.
Comparing the monthly cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home, Orleans Parish runs $1,825 cheaper than the average American city, though it’s slightly over the Louisiana state average of $5,536.
Orleans Parish nursing home care is slightly more expensive on a monthly average than neighboring cities such as Lafayette ($5,627), Baton Rouge ($5,597), and Hammond ($5,019). Rates in some neighboring cities are slightly pricier, such as Houma at $6,068.
Orleans Parish (New Orleans)
$5,931
Louisiana
$5,536
United States
$7,756
Baton Rouge
$5,597
Hammond
$5,019
Houma
$6,068
Lafayette
$5,627
When thinking through the right placement for a loved one, it’s worth comparing nursing home prices in Orleans Parish to other forms of care. Easily the least expensive option is adult day health care at a monthly average cost of $1,235. Home care and home health care both average $3,909 monthly, while assisted living averages $4,163 per month. As is the case in most of America, nursing homes are on the high end of the spectrum at $5,931 monthly for a semiprivate room and $6,388 per month for a private room.
Home care
$3,909
Home health care
$3,909
Adult day health care
$1,235
Assisted living
$4,163
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,931
Nursing home (private room)
$6,388
Note: Data for Orleans Parish was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, New Orleans Area, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Orleans Parish provides free resources to seniors to make it easier to remain at home for longer before transitioning to nursing home care, along with making care more attainable when the time comes.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities (Archdiocese of New Orleans) Food for Seniors | (504) 245-7207 | This program provides nutritional food boxes each month for seniors 60 and older who meet federal income guidelines. It also provides low-income seniors with nutritional education about healthy diets, easy meal prep using commodity foods, caloric intake, and grocery budgeting. |
| New Orleans Council on Aging | (504) 821-4121 | The NOCA provides seniors 55 and older in Orleans Parish with information on Medicare, Medicaid, emergency preparedness, and resources related to disasters or public health threats such as major weather events or the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency offers home-delivered meals, runs community programs at over a dozen Senior Centers, and provides caregiver support, medication and utility assistance, and legal aid. |
| Office of Aging and Adult Services | (866) 758-5035 | Part of the state's Department of Health, this office provides a one-stop portal for information on all long-term care services for seniors and adults with early-onset disabilities. It offers information and support for home and facility-based long-term care, provides guides to nursing facilities and pre-admission screening throughout Louisiana, and supports Medicaid waivers for nursing care, adult day health care and personal care. The office also offers a locator tool for Medicaid providers. |
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