Lafon Nursing Facility

    6900 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.8ยท18 reviews

    Spotless facility with attentive staff

    I'm very pleased with this immaculate, welcoming facility - spotless rooms and common areas, a nice reception and dining area, and a fresh smell throughout. The staff are caring, attentive and long-tenured; they provide lots of activities, exercises, hair/nail and religious services, an open-door visiting policy, and clear emergency plans, so I'd recommend this inviting, well-run place.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.78ยท(18)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.6
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Clean, well-maintained environment
    • Courteous, personable nursing and aide staff
    • Large activity program with exercise and salon services
    • Engaging communal spaces and sizable activity rooms
    • Open visitation policy and welcoming reception area
    • Religious services accommodating multiple faiths
    • Pleasant dining area with attentive service
    • Experienced longโ€‘tenured attendants

    Cons

    • Inconsistent clinical care quality
    • Gaps in communication with families and between shifts
    • Property and personal-belongings management weaknesses
    • Variable responsiveness to resident requests and call systems
    • Gaps in fall-prevention and transfer-safety practices
    • Inconsistent rehabilitation-program effectiveness
    • Staff professionalism and conduct
    • Aging or outdated facility areas

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a facility with clear strengths in environmental upkeep, social programming, and certain staff relationships, alongside recurring operational and clinical concerns. Many comments emphasize an immaculate, fresh-smelling environment, a pleasant reception and dining area, and sizable activity spaces. The activity program is viewed positively and includes exercise classes, hair-and-nails services, and multi-faith religious offerings; reviewers also noted an open visitation approach and visible attention to holiday and communal decorations.

    Care quality perceptions are mixed. Several families and residents praised caring, attentive nurses and aides and long-tenured attendants who enjoy assisting residents. At the same time, other accounts indicate inconsistent clinical performance โ€” specifically uneven rehabilitation outcomes, variable responsiveness to resident needs, and examples that suggest gaps in fall-prevention and transfer-safety practices. These mixed impressions point to variability in care delivery rather than uniform performance across the facility.

    Staff culture is similarly bifurcated in the feedback. Many reviewers described courteous, helpful, and personable staff who interact well with residents. Conversely, there are reports of unprofessional or brusque conduct and slower-than-expected responses to requests. This pattern suggests differences in staff behavior and responsiveness across shifts or units; prospective families may want to clarify staffing models, typical staff-to-resident ratios, and escalation pathways during a tour.

    Dining and activities receive generally positive remarks: the dining area is described as pleasant with attentive service, and activities are numerous and accessible. However, a few comments call for more encouragement of resident participation and faster staff service to individual needs. Visitors should review the activity calendar and observe engagement levels for residents with similar abilities to their loved one.

    Facility condition is characterized by high cleanliness standards in many areas, but also by mentions of aging or outdated spaces in parts of the building. Operational weaknesses noted across reviews include inconsistent communication with families, occasional loss or misplacement of personal items, and administrative/process shortcomings. These observations point toward the need for stronger property-management controls and clearer family-staff communication protocols.

    For prospective residents and families: balance the facilityโ€™s strengths in cleanliness, social programming, and some experienced staff against the variability in clinical care, rehabilitation effectiveness, and communication. Recommended due diligence includes touring multiple areas, asking about fall-prevention and transfer training, inquiring how personal belongings and laundry are tracked, requesting recent rehabilitation outcome data, and establishing a primary point of contact for updates. Monitoring care early after move-in and setting clear expectations for responsiveness can help address the operational inconsistencies noted in reviews.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

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    • Quality Measures

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    Location

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    Lafon Nursing Facility is located at 6900 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70126.

    About Lafon Nursing Facility

    Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a senior living provider offering continuing care communities and nursing home services. The facility prides itself on providing a clean and welcoming environment for residents. The staff is attentive and caring, ensuring that residents receive the support they need. The dining area is pleasant, and the food is of good quality.

    The facility offers a variety of activities for seniors to participate in, including exercises, personal care services, and religious services for different faiths. There are spacious activity rooms in different wings to accommodate residents' needs and interests. The staff is knowledgeable and personable, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents and their families.

    Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family maintains high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the facility. Residents and their families can feel confident in the care provided at this facility. The facility is decorated for holidays, bringing joy to residents and creating a festive atmosphere. The open-door policy allows for families to visit their loved ones at any time, providing peace of mind and reassurance.

    Overall, Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for its residents. With a focus on cleanliness, attentive staff, and a variety of activities, the facility strives to create a comfortable and engaging environment for seniors. Families can trust that their loved ones are in good hands at this facility.

    People often ask...

    Lafon Nursing Facility offers assisted living, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    Yes, Lafon Nursing Facility allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 6900 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126.

    No, Lafon Nursing Facility does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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