St. Margaret's Foundation

Investing in Senior Healthcare Across New Orleans

St. Margaret’s Foundation advances the quality of long-term care facilities and senior health services in the greater New Orleans area — with a deep commitment to vulnerable, underserved, and economically disadvantaged communities.

Our Mission

Finding Solutions for New Orleans' Most Vulnerable Seniors

St. Margaret’s Foundation was formed with a singular purpose: to find meaningful solutions for vulnerable populations and to improve the physical environments of long-term care facilities throughout the greater New Orleans area.

We serve elderly residents across New Orleans and the surrounding region, including those in underserved and economically disadvantaged communities who might otherwise go without the care they need and deserve.

The Foundation firmly believes that every senior has the right to quality medical services — and to the investments necessary to meet their medical needs, their comfort, and their dignity.

A caregiver with a senior resident at St. Margaret's in New Orleans.

What We Do

Three Pillars of Our Work

The Foundation operates at the intersection of healthcare quality, real estate development, and community investment — because improving senior care takes more than good intentions.

Facility Development

As a mission-driven real estate development entity, we design and develop long-term care facilities built to modern standards of comfort, safety, and household-style living — giving seniors a true home, not just a room.
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Healthcare Quality

We advance the quality of healthcare and continuing care across our network — investing in programs, environments, and staff that ensure every resident receives devoted, dependable care regardless of their economic circumstances.
2

Community Access

We are committed to serving seniors from underserved and economically disadvantaged communities throughout New Orleans — because access to quality senior care should not depend on a zip code or a bank balance.
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Facility Development

As a mission-driven real estate development entity, we design and develop long-term care facilities built to modern standards of comfort, safety, and household-style living — giving seniors a true home, not just a room.
1

Healthcare Quality

We advance the quality of healthcare and continuing care across our network — investing in programs, environments, and staff that ensure every resident receives devoted, dependable care regardless of their economic circumstances.
2

Community Access

We are committed to serving seniors from underserved and economically disadvantaged communities throughout New Orleans — because access to quality senior care should not depend on a zip code or a bank balance.
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Residents and caretaker at our New Orleans senior care facility.

How We Care

A Holistic Approach to Senior Wellbeing

We believe that genuine senior care goes far beyond physical health. True wellbeing encompasses emotional connection, mental engagement, and a sense of belonging — and that’s exactly what we design for.

  • Household-Style Communities Long-term residents live in cozy, home-like settings — not institutional wards — fostering comfort, familiarity, and genuine belonging.
  • Socialization & Stimulation We create environments where residents engage with one another and with life — because connection and purpose are essential to health at every age.
  • Emotional & Mental Health Our care model treats the whole person. We invest in programs that support emotional resilience and mental vitality alongside physical medical needs.
  • Devoted, Dependable Care Every person who walks through our doors deserves care they can count on — consistent, compassionate, and centered on their individual needs.

Our Core Beliefs

What We Stand For

Every decision made by the St. Margaret's Foundation is guided by a consistent set of values — values that put seniors first.
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Every Senior Deserves Quality Care
We believe that devoted, dependable healthcare is a right — not a privilege — and we invest accordingly to make that belief a reality for seniors across New Orleans.
02
Environment Shapes Wellbeing
The physical spaces where seniors live matter profoundly. We develop and renovate facilities to feel like homes — warm, safe, and dignified — rather than institutions.
03
Underserved Communities Come First
Our commitment to economically disadvantaged and underserved populations is not an afterthought — it is central to why St. Margaret’s Foundation exists.
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Holistic Care Is Better Care
Physical health is one dimension of a full life. We invest in the emotional, social, and mental health of every resident — because people need more than medicine.

Ready to Learn More About Our Facilities?

Whether you're exploring care options for a loved one or interested in the Foundation's work, we're here to help you take the next step with confidence.

Contact St. Margaret's Foundation

Have questions about our facilities, our mission, or care options for a loved one in New Orleans? We’d love to hear from you. Our team is ready to provide the information and guidance you need.

St. Margaret’s at Mercy
3525 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
St. Jude’s
450A South Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone
(504) 486-8386

Send Us a Message

    (504) 279-6414

    info@stmmercy.org

    St. Margaret’s Foundation