DBelow average · score 35/100 · #216 of 262 in Louisiana
Metairie Health Care Center
6401 Riverside Drive, Metairie, LA 70003 · 202 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Louisiana
10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 56)below median
$132,895 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Metairie Health Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Louisiana nursing homes in the same size band (large, 202 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Metairie Health Care Center at a Glance
D
35/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.53 h.
44<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 56.
28<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
49<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $132,895 fines, 1 denials.
10<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Louisiana, large facilities · CMS record 195278 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address6401 Riverside Drive, Metairie, LA 70003
Phone5048858611
CountyJefferson
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds202
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
John A. Stassi Ii Community Care Center - Metairie, LA · 124 beds
- Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Louisiana
- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — above median
2
East Jefferson General Hospital - Snf - Metairie, LA · 49 beds
- Staffing 7.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Louisiana
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — below median
3
Colonial Oaks Living Center - Metairie, LA · 110 beds
- Staffing 3.1 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Louisiana
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.