Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family

Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family is a trusted nonprofit skilled nursing community located along Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans East, Louisiana. Named in honor of Thomy Lafon — one of New Orleans' most celebrated 19th-century philanthropists and a symbol of compassionate service to the city's most vulnerable residents — this facility carries forward a legacy of dignity and care that is deeply woven into the fabric of New Orleans history. As a nonprofit corporation, Lafon operates with a mission-driven approach that places resident well-being above profit. Families can expect a care environment shaped by genuine commitment rather than shareholder interests, with skilled nursing staff dedicated to the complex medical, rehabilitative, and personal care needs of each resident. Situated in New Orleans East, the facility is close to New Orleans East Hospital on Read Boulevard, which provides families peace of mind knowing emergency and specialty care is minutes away. University Medical Center New Orleans and Tulane Medical Center are accessible via I-10, offering access to the region's leading physicians and specialists. For family members visiting, the area is conveniently connected to the rest of the city along the Chef Menteur corridor. The surrounding neighborhood reflects the resilient spirit of New Orleans East. Joe W. Brown Memorial Park — one of the largest green spaces in the city — is nearby, offering walking trails and open space that visitors and residents on outings can enjoy. Lake Pontchartrain's southern shoreline is just a short drive north, providing scenic beauty and a sense of the natural environment that defines coastal Louisiana. Local dining along Chef Menteur and in the Gentilly neighborhood offers familiar New Orleans flavors, from neighborhood po'boy shops to Creole home cooking. For families seeking skilled nursing care in eastern New Orleans, Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family represents a community with roots, purpose, and a heartfelt promise to the residents it serves.