Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Houma, Louisiana
1 of 4 nursing homes in Houma (25%) meet our strict criteria. The Louisiana statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 2 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
443
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$28,805 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/4
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
11 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Houma, Louisiana, is adequate with four facilities, but only one is recommended, indicating limited options for families. Notably, the top-rated facility is TERREBONNE GENERAL MED CTR SNF (5★), while one facility has incurred $28,805 in fines, suggesting families should proceed with caution.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 TERREBONNE GENERAL MED CTR SNF (90) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a remarkable Trust Score of 90/100. With zero federal fines and a commitment to community-focused care, Terrebonne General Med CTR SNF excels in providing personalized attention in its intimate setting of just 6 beds.
The other 3 Houma facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $28K.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a remarkable Trust Score of 90/100. With zero federal fines and a commitment to community-focused care, Terrebonne General Med CTR SNF excels in providing personalized attention in its intimate setting of just 6 beds.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Houma Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 8 | 13.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $28,805
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Houma Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Houma's city average is 3.5 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 4 Houma facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Houma avg is 11 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Houma facilities average 13.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houma at a Glance
Good News
- 1 facility meets our strict criteria — 25% of the market
- 1 exceptional A-grade facility with 5-star CMS ratings
- 3 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- $28K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $28K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 66.0
- 75% for-profit, 25% non-profit, 0% government
- 13.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Houma, LA are recommended?
1 of 4 nursing homes in Houma (25%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Houma "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Houma?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.