Wynhoven Health Care Center in Marrero, LA

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Wynhoven Health Care Center in Marrero, LA

Wynhoven Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Marrero, LA.

Information last verified: June 18, 2026

1050 Medical Center, Marrero, LA 70072

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 39 reviews

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Overall Review of Wynhoven Health Care Center

common 15 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a common thread

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind, caring, and helpful.

Many reviews emphasize that the team is genuinely supportive and makes a hard situation feel more manageable. Several residents specifically mention nurses, therapists, and aides being attentive, professional, and responsive during rehab and day-to-day care. A few reviews raise concerns about care consistency and communication, but even in those accounts, some individual staff members are described as helpful.

common 10 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy get praise

Therapy and rehab are repeatedly described as excellent and effective.

A number of reviews call out physical therapy as a standout part of the stay, with residents describing steady progress and helpful sessions. Others mention occupational therapy and coordinated rehab care happening consistently throughout the week. While some reviews complain about missed help-call responses or scheduling/transport problems, the majority of rehab-focused comments are positive about therapy quality.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food quality earns compliments

Meals are often described as good, with at least one resident asking for more variety.

Several residents and families say the food is good or even great, and one reviewer notes their loved one enjoyed meals despite being picky. Another review asks for more variety in what’s served, suggesting that menu rotation could be improved. Meal preparation and service are part of the overall care experience described across reviews.

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Cleanliness is unevenly reported

Cleanliness concerns come up, including reports of pests, grime, and soiled items.

Some reviews describe the facility as clean, including clean-smelling main areas or clean rooms. However, multiple other reviews report issues such as crumbs, bugs, algae, thick dust, and soiled bed linens, along with concerns about what’s noticed during family visits. Because these comments conflict, prospective residents and families may want to look closely at day-to-day cleanliness on a visit.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness shows mixed reviews

Some families report problems with call response and care coordination.

At least a couple of reviews describe situations where family call systems appeared slow or help did not arrive for extended periods. Other accounts point to communication and transportation coordination problems, even though some individual nurses are mentioned as helpful in those same stories. Taken together, the feedback suggests responsiveness and coordination may be inconsistent depending on the situation.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

188 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

New Orleans International (12 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Heart Clinic of Louisiana (0.1 miles)
Koppel Dermatology (0.1 miles)
Jefferson Orthopedic Clinic (0.3 miles)
Westside Orthopaedic Clinic (0.3 miles)
Family Doctors (1.4 miles)
West Bank Surgery Center (1.5 miles)
Atlas Psychiatry (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

West Jefferson Medical Center LCMC Health (0.1 miles)
Touro Infirmary (2.4 miles)
Children's Hospital (2.6 miles)
St Charles Surgical Hospital (3.4 miles)
LSU Medical - 1400 Poydras (4.3 miles)
SE Louisiana Veterans Hospital (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

Winn-Dixie (0.2 miles)
Walgreens (0.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Winn-Dixie (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

Subway (0.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.2 miles)
Barracuda (1.8 miles)
Hansen's Sno-Bliz (1.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.1 miles)
Shaya (2.1 miles)
Chateau Orlean's Poboys (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

St John Bosco Church (1.8 miles)

Cafes

The Vintage (2.4 miles)
HiVolt Coffee (3.1 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
French Truck Coffee (3.7 miles)
French Truck Coffee (4.7 miles)
Cafe Du Monde (5 miles)

Parks

The Fly (3 miles)
Pig Newton Park (4.2 miles)

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