Short-Term Care Facility in New Orleans
Skilled Care That Gets You Back to Your Life
New Orleans' Premier Short-Term Care Facility
Recovering after a hospital stay, surgery, or illness can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. As a leading short-term care facility in New Orleans, St. Margaret’s Family of Care is built around one clear goal: getting you home safely, as quickly as medically possible.
Our Back to Home Program brings together skilled nursing care, advanced short term rehabilitation, and a warm, home-like environment on our dedicated fourth-floor neighborhood. With private rooms and beds reserved for short-term care residents, your comfort and privacy are never an afterthought.
Whether you need a few days of post-operative recovery or a few weeks of intensive rehabilitative services, our compassionate, friendly staff — including licensed nurses and board-certified therapists — is with you at every step. As a skilled nursing home and short-term care hub, we serve the full Greater New Orleans community.
Comprehensive Short-Term Care Services
24/7 Skilled Nursing Care
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Wound Care & IV Therapy
Respite Care
Palliative Care
Planned Activities
Rehabilitation Services That Restore Independence
On-Site Therapy Gym
Our state-of-the-art on-site therapy gym brings specialized rehabilitation services directly to you. Our licensed therapists work closely with each resident and their medical director to develop individualized care plans focused on regaining strength, function, and the ability to live independently.
Short term rehabilitation at St. Margaret’s is designed with a single outcome in mind: your successful return home. Our rehabilitative services span all major therapy disciplines, ensuring every aspect of your recovery is addressed under one roof.
Physical Therapy
Targeted exercises, strength training, and gait retraining to restore mobility and reduce fall risk, helping residents return to daily activities with confidence.
Occupational Therapy
Practical skill-building for daily living tasks — dressing, bathing, cooking — so residents can regain the independence needed to return home safely and with dignity.
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy addresses communication, swallowing, and cognitive challenges that may arise following illness, stroke, or surgical procedures, supporting a full and confident recovery.
Expert Care for Complex Needs
Beyond standard short-term stays, St. Margaret’s offers specialized care for residents with specific medical or cognitive needs.
Memory Care & Cognitive Support
Our memory care program provides specialized care for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, advanced dementia, and other memory-impairing conditions. Within a secure, structured environment, our trained nurses and care team offer compassionate support that maintains dignity and promotes quality of life. Memory care at St. Margaret’s is rooted in evidence-based approaches that address both the emotional and medical dimensions of cognitive illness.
Planned Respite Care Stays
Respite care is one of the most valuable uses of short-term care for families. If you are a primary caregiver for a loved one — whether they’re managing chronic conditions, recovering from illness, or living with advanced dementia — a planned short-term care respite stay at St. Margaret’s gives you time to rest, travel, or address your own health needs, with full confidence that your family member is receiving quality professional care in a warm, home-like environment.
This planned break option ensures your loved one receives professional care in a warm, home-like environment while you rest and recharge. Short term respite stays support caregiver health and maintain continuity of care for the whole family. Flexible scheduling and multiple payment options are available — including Medicare and long term care insurance in qualifying cases.
A Home-Like Environment Designed for Comfort
Our facilities are built to feel like a true home — because your comfort and wellbeing matter just as much as your medical care.
Lush Outdoor Gardens — Three beautifully maintained outdoor gardens where residents can stroll, sit, and breathe fresh air.
Private Rooms & Neighborhoods — Most residents enjoy private rooms within intimate “neighborhood” clusters featuring hearth rooms and country kitchens.
On-Site Hair Salon — A full-service hair salon lets residents look and feel their best without leaving the facility.
Library — Our residents’ library offers a curated selection for short and long term residents to enjoy at their leisure.
Chapel — A peaceful on-site chapel provides a quiet space for spiritual reflection and community worship.
Arts, Music & Activities — Planned activities range from arts and crafts, bingo, and singing to Mardi Gras celebrations and ice cream socials.
On-Site Therapy Gym — A fully equipped rehabilitation center supports physical therapy, occupational therapy, and fitness recovery.
Outdoor Patios & Lounges — Multiple outdoor patios and indoor lounge areas create inviting spaces to relax, gather, and socialize.
A Home-Like Environment Designed for Comfort
Our facilities are built to feel like a true home — because your comfort and wellbeing matter just as much as your medical care.
Lush Outdoor Gardens — Three beautifully maintained outdoor gardens where residents can stroll, sit, and breathe fresh air.
Private Rooms & Neighborhoods — Most residents enjoy private rooms within intimate “neighborhood” clusters featuring hearth rooms and country kitchens.
On-Site Hair Salon — A full-service hair salon lets residents look and feel their best without leaving the facility.
Library — Our residents’ library offers a curated selection for short and long term residents to enjoy at their leisure.
Chapel — A peaceful on-site chapel provides a quiet space for spiritual reflection and community worship.
Arts, Music & Activities — Planned activities range from arts and crafts, bingo, and singing to Mardi Gras celebrations and ice cream socials.
On-Site Therapy Gym — A fully equipped rehabilitation center supports physical therapy, occupational therapy, and fitness recovery.
Outdoor Patios & Lounges — Multiple outdoor patios and indoor lounge areas create inviting spaces to relax, gather, and socialize.
FAQs
What Families Want to Know About Short-Term Care
Short term care at St. Margaret’s usually lasts anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on your medical needs and recovery goals. Our Back to Home Program is designed to make short-term care as efficient as possible — our skilled nursing and therapy teams set benchmarks early so you always know where you stand in your recovery. Many short-term care residents return home within 15 to 30 days.
Yes — Medicare coverage for short-term care in certified skilled nursing facilities is available for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least three consecutive nights. Medicare covers 100% of approved costs for the first 20 days, and a daily copay applies from days 21 through 100. Our admissions team will review your medical records and help determine your Medicare coverage eligibility before admission. Long term care insurance and private pay are also accepted.
A nursing home provides both short-term and long term care, and St. Margaret’s does both. A dedicated nursing home focuses primarily on long term residential care for seniors who need ongoing medical support, while our short-term care floor is specifically designed around rehabilitation and recovery — with the explicit goal of returning residents home. Think of our short-term care program as a nursing home with a finish line: every service, from skilled nursing to therapy, is aimed at getting you safely back to where you want to be.
Absolutely. Respite care is one of the most valuable uses of short-term care for families. If you are a primary caregiver for a loved one — whether they’re managing chronic conditions, recovering from illness, or living with advanced dementia — a planned short-term care respite stay at St. Margaret’s gives you time to rest, travel, or address your own health needs, with full confidence that your family member is receiving quality professional care in a warm, structured environment.
Yes. Our dedicated fourth-floor short-term care neighborhood includes 14 private rooms out of 18 total beds — among the highest ratio of private rooms in short-term care facilities in New Orleans. Private rooms are available on a private pay basis; semi-private rooms may be covered by Medicare or your health insurance. All short-term care residents, regardless of room type, enjoy the same access to our therapy gym, outdoor spaces, and all scheduled activities.
Contact Us
Ready to Begin Your Recovery Journey?
Call our friendly staff today or complete the form below to schedule a tour, ask questions, or begin the admissions process for our short-term care program.
Call 504-279-6414
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Whether your loved one needs a few days of post-hospital recovery or a more extended short-term rehabilitation stay, our admissions team is here to help you find the right path. Reach out anytime — we’re happy to answer your questions about skilled nursing care, memory care, respite care, and all of our services offered.
Address: 3525 Bienville Street, Mid-City New Orleans, LA
Phone: 504-279-6414
Admissions Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM | 24/7 nursing staff on-site