Legrand Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center was recognized as the nursing home with the largest capacity in Morehouse County during the first quarter of 2026, data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shows.
The facility reported 125 beds, exceeding the average number of available beds in Morehouse County by eight during the first quarter of 2026. The center served an average of 65.9 residents in that timeframe.
The CMS assigned Legrand Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center an overall 2 out of 5 rating, below the Louisiana nursing home average of 2.5.
Oak Woods Home for the Elderly followed as the next largest nursing facility in the county, reporting 119 beds, while Lagniappe Healthcare ranked third with 112 beds available.
Legrand Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center did not incur any fines or penalties during the first quarter of 2026.
There were three for-profit nursing homes operating in Morehouse County, Louisiana.
According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the older adult population in the U.S. keeps rising as younger age groups shrink. Americans 65 and older increased by 13% from 2020 to 2024, while those under 18 declined by 1.7%. The nation’s older population has expanded sharply in the past century, from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 study found that nearly half this demographic—close to 28 million individuals—could need long-term services and supports. Projections suggest more than a third may eventually require nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legrand Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
| 2 | Oak Woods Home for the Elderly | 1 |
| 3 | Lagniappe Healthcare | 4 |
| 4 | Cherry Ridge | 4 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data can be found here.
