Long-Term Care Facility in New Orleans
New Orleans' Premier Long-Term Care Facility at St. Margaret's
Experience the warmth of home without sacrificing the quality care you deserve. St. Margaret’s Family of Care brings the household model of living to skilled nursing — where every resident is truly at home.
About St. Margaret's
Long-Term Care That Feels Like Home — Because It Is
St. Margaret’s is one of the only long-term care facilities in the New Orleans region to offer the household model of care. Rather than a traditional institutional setting, our senior living communities are designed to replicate the genuine comforts of home — privacy, independence, meaningful relationships, and a true sense of belonging.
Our residents live in tight-knit living communities that encourage connection and stimulation. We combine the best elements of home life with the expert medical care and clinical support that only a Joint Commission–accredited skilled nursing facility can provide.
For families exploring long-term care options in New Orleans, St. Margaret’s offers something genuinely different: a nursing home that doesn’t feel like one. We serve residents across different levels of need — from those who require daily personal care and medication management to individuals living with advanced dementia or complex medical conditions — and we meet each person where they are.
About St. Margaret's
Long-Term Care That Feels Like Home — Because It Is
St. Margaret’s is one of the only long-term care facilities in the New Orleans region to offer the household model of care. Rather than a traditional institutional setting, our senior living communities are designed to replicate the genuine comforts of home — privacy, independence, meaningful relationships, and a true sense of belonging.
Our residents live in tight-knit living communities that encourage connection and stimulation. We combine the best elements of home life with the expert medical care and clinical support that only a Joint Commission–accredited skilled nursing facility can provide.
For families exploring long-term care options in New Orleans, St. Margaret’s offers something genuinely different: a nursing home that doesn’t feel like one. We serve residents across different levels of need — from those who require daily personal care and medication management to individuals living with advanced dementia or complex medical conditions — and we meet each person where they are.
Everything That Makes a House a Home
Household Model Neighborhoods
Community & Socialization
Expert Clinical Care
Person-Centered Daily Life
Family Involvement
Specialized Services
Dining
Dining at Our Long-Term Care Facility
Every morning, residents are greeted by the comforting aroma of freshly prepared, cooked-to-order breakfasts — a small but meaningful part of daily life that sets the tone for the day. Lunch and dinner follow with the same care and attention.
Our executive chef and culinary team craft daily menus that honor each resident’s individual preferences, dietary restrictions, and cultural traditions. Meals are shared in our country kitchens, giving dining the communal warmth it deserves. Whether a resident is on a physician-directed therapeutic diet or simply has a lifelong preference for a particular dish, our staff works to honor those needs with consistency and respect.
Good food is more than nutrition — it’s comfort, culture, and connection. At St. Margaret’s, every meal reflects that belief.
Cooked-to-order, every meal — Breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared fresh daily by our executive chef and culinary staff.
Dietary needs honored — All preferences, restrictions, and physician-directed diets are carefully accommodated as part of our commitment to personal care.
Country kitchen dining — Residents share meals together in warm, communal kitchens — a hallmark of the household model and one of the features that sets our senior living community apart.
Hearth Rooms: Where Community Comes Alive
At the center of every neighborhood is a warm, inviting hearth room anchored by a real wood-burning fireplace. This is the gathering place — where residents watch television, chat with a visiting family member, meet new friends, and simply enjoy the feeling of being home.
The hearth room is not just an amenity. It’s a philosophy. It reflects our belief that residents maintain a higher quality of life when they have a cozy, communal space to belong to — a place that feels genuinely lived-in, not clinical. Compared to the national average for nursing home environments, the difference at St. Margaret’s is immediately apparent to every family who visits.
On any given afternoon, you might find a resident reading in an armchair by the fire, a family visiting after dinner, or neighbors sharing a story from their past. These are the moments that define life at St. Margaret’s.
Hearth Rooms: Where Community Comes Alive
At the center of every neighborhood is a warm, inviting hearth room anchored by a real wood-burning fireplace. This is the gathering place — where residents watch television, chat with a visiting family member, meet new friends, and simply enjoy the feeling of being home.
The hearth room is not just an amenity. It’s a philosophy. It reflects our belief that residents maintain a higher quality of life when they have a cozy, communal space to belong to — a place that feels genuinely lived-in, not clinical. Compared to the national average for nursing home environments, the difference at St. Margaret’s is immediately apparent to every family who visits.
On any given afternoon, you might find a resident reading in an armchair by the fire, a family visiting after dinner, or neighbors sharing a story from their past. These are the moments that define life at St. Margaret’s.
Activities
An Activities Program Built Around Every Resident
Our Activities Director doesn’t just fill calendars — she builds programs with purpose. From lively social events to quieter, therapeutic activities, every offering is designed to help residents maintain their physical abilities, mental sharpness, emotional well-being, and social connection. We encourage every resident to participate at whatever level feels right for them.
Structured planned activities sit alongside unstructured, spontaneous opportunities — because sometimes the best activity is an impromptu conversation over ice cream. We believe that meaningful engagement, whether through arts and crafts, music therapy, exercise, or intergenerational visits with children and animals, leads to measurably better health outcomes and quality of life. Other assisted living communities and assisted living facilities in the area simply don’t offer this depth of programming.
At St. Margaret’s, life is always in motion.
Sample Activities: Bingo & Game Nights · Arts & Crafts · Music Therapy · Mardi Gras Balls · Ice Cream Socials · Exercise Classes · Group Singing · Pet Therapy Visits · Intergenerational Programs · Birthday Parties · Outdoor Patio Gatherings · Spiritual Services
Amenities
Exceptional Amenities for an Exceptional Life
Our expansive New Orleans campus offers amenities that go far beyond the standard nursing care environment — because we believe every resident deserves more. Unlike many assisted living communities and nursing facilities in the region, St. Margaret’s provides a full suite of on-campus amenities designed to support independent living, wellness, and joy.
- Chapel for spiritual care & worship
- Three lush outdoor garden spaces
- ALS-accessible sensory garden
- Multi-purpose event room
- Resident library
- Full-service hair salon
- On-site therapy services
- Four dedicated activity rooms
- Cozy indoor lounge areas
- Outdoor patios in every neighborhood
- ALS House for Innovative Living
- Country kitchen in each neighborhood
Payment Options
Understanding Your Payment Options
We believe that access to high-quality long-term care should be as straightforward as possible. St. Margaret’s accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and we work with families to navigate long-term care insurance coverage and private pay arrangements. Our admissions team will walk you through every available option and help you understand what is covered under your specific plan.
Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehab services following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid may provide longer-term support for those who qualify. Long-term care insurance and private pay options are also available. We encourage families to gather appropriate medical records and relevant insurance documentation ahead of your visit so our team can provide the most accurate guidance possible.
Our admissions team is happy to assist with the process, answer questions about medical records requirements, and connect you with the right care provider resources at every step.
Contact Us
Schedule a Tour or Request Information
We’d love to show you what makes St. Margaret’s unlike any other long-term care facility in New Orleans. Whether you’re exploring options following a hospital stay, planning ahead for a family member, or seeking care learn resources for a loved one living with advanced dementia or other complex healthcare needs, our admissions team is here to help.
Reach out today. Call us at (504) 342-4844 or send us your request through the form below.