Awards & Affiliations...
Poydras Home is proudly affiliated with the following organizations and works closely with them to provide ongoing superior care and amenities for the wonderful people who live here and their loved ones.
Poydras Home has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a Gold Start! Fit Friendly Company! As a Gold Level Aware recipient, Poydras Home has recognized the importance of a healthy workplace and promoted a wellness culture by providing support to employees and implementing physical, nutritional, and cultural changes.
aha.org
Poydras Home is a member of both the national and regional Leading Age organizations. Staff members attend educational conferences offered by Leading Age and have been awarded the regional Caring Hands award.
leadingage.org
Poydras Home and the New Orleans chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association have a long-standing relationship. Poydras Home staff has served on the local Advisory Council and participated in the Annual Memory Walk. Poydras Home has been instrumental in presenting education series and offering support groups in conjunction with the Association in an effort to educate and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s.
alz.org
Poydras Home is an education site for the licensed practical nursing students from Delgado School of Nursing. Students receive hands-on training in caring for the geriatric population and their needs. Residents and students both enjoy the experience!
dcc.edu
Poydras Home is partnered with the LSU School of Psychiatry to provide on-site psychosocial, supportive, and education services for residents and families.
lsu.edu



