Metairie Health Care Center
Metairie, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195278) · 202 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $132,895 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (504) 885-8611 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Metairie Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Metairie Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.53 hours per resident per day, with only 0.13 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.5%. Its CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Metairie Health Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $132,895.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Metairie Health Care Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Metairie, Jefferson County, Louisiana, certified by CMS since July 1993 for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 202 beds, with an average daily resident count of 88.3.
According to CMS Care Compare, Metairie Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing hours average 3.53 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.13 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.5%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $132,895.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
This facility is part of the Inspired Healthcare Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 out of 5. There is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; refer to the official listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Metairie Health Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.53 hours per resident per day, with 0.13 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 39.5%. The CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $132,895.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 202 beds, with an average daily census of 88.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Inspired Healthcare Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 14, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; here they are 1, 1, 2, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 5048858611 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 5048858611 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195278?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.