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St Anthony Community Care Center

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6001 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003

Care Types

Skilled Nursing
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About St Anthony Community Care Center

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St Anthony Community Care Center is a trusted skilled nursing facility located on Airline Drive in Metairie, Louisiana, serving families throughout Jefferson Parish and the greater New Orleans metro area. As a nonprofit corporation, St Anthony operates with a mission-driven commitment to compassionate, high-quality care—placing the well-being of residents above all else. Metairie offers an ideal setting for seniors who want proximity to world-class healthcare without the pace of downtown New Orleans. Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway is just minutes away, and East Jefferson Medical Center provides additional acute care access, giving families peace of mind that specialist services are always within reach. The area surrounding St Anthony is rich with daily conveniences: Lakeside Shopping Center on Veterans Memorial Boulevard is one of the region's largest retail destinations, offering everything from pharmacies to dining options ideal for visiting family members. Lafreniere Park, a beloved Metairie landmark, provides beautiful green spaces for outdoor strolls and family visits in a serene setting. The Airline Drive corridor keeps residents and families connected to the broader community, with easy access to the New Orleans lakefront, the historic Old Metairie neighborhood, and the vibrant restaurant scene along Metairie Road and the Bucktown waterfront near Lake Pontchartrain. Families visiting from out of town will find no shortage of accommodations and things to do across this well-connected suburb. At St Anthony Community Care Center, skilled nursing services include 24-hour licensed nursing care, post-acute rehabilitation, wound care management, and coordination with physicians and specialists. The nonprofit structure means every resource is directed toward resident care—not shareholder returns. Staff at St Anthony pride themselves on treating residents with the dignity, respect, and individualized attention that each person deserves. Whether your loved one needs short-term rehabilitation following a hospital stay or long-term skilled nursing care, St Anthony Community Care Center provides the clinical expertise and warm community environment that families in Metairie and the greater New Orleans area have come to rely on.

Care Types at St Anthony Community Care Center

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Skilled Nursing

Round-the-clock medical care and rehabilitation services provided by licensed nurses and therapists for seniors with complex health needs requiring professional oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What types of care does St Anthony Community Care Center provide? +

St Anthony Community Care Center specializes in skilled nursing care, which includes 24-hour licensed nursing, post-acute rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), wound care, medication management, and long-term residential care for seniors with complex medical needs.

What hospitals are near St Anthony Community Care Center in Metairie? +

St Anthony is conveniently located near several major medical facilities. Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway is one of the closest and largest health systems in the region. East Jefferson Medical Center (now part of the Ochsner network) is also nearby, and Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans is accessible via Interstate 10, ensuring residents have swift access to specialist and emergency services when needed.

What is Metairie, Louisiana like for seniors? +

Metairie is a safe, established suburb in Jefferson Parish just west of New Orleans, offering the best of both worlds—quiet residential neighborhoods and easy access to top-tier healthcare, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Lafreniere Park provides beautiful outdoor spaces, Lakeside Shopping Center offers extensive retail and dining, and the proximity to Lake Pontchartrain and Old Metairie gives the area a distinctive Louisiana charm that residents and families appreciate.

Is St Anthony Community Care Center a nonprofit facility? +

Yes. St Anthony Community Care Center is operated as a nonprofit corporation. This means the facility's primary focus is on the quality of care and the well-being of its residents rather than generating profit. Nonprofit status often translates to a mission-driven culture, with resources directed toward staffing, programs, and resident services.

How do I arrange a tour or admission at St Anthony Community Care Center? +

You can contact St Anthony Community Care Center directly by phone at (504) 733-8448 to speak with an admissions coordinator. They can walk you through the admission process, discuss your loved one's specific care needs, and schedule an in-person tour of the facility. The team can also assist with insurance verification and coordinate transitions from a hospital or rehabilitation setting.

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