Notre Dame Health System, St. Anthony's Gardens to be sold

CommCare Corporation, a statewide leader in quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Notre Dame Health System and St. Anthony’s Gardens.

“When Archbishop Hannan founded Chateau de Notre Dame, the church was filling a void that existed in health care in the region, a void that no longer exists,” said Notre Dame Health System CEO Deacon Jeff Tully. “Today, we find ourselves facing significant challenges as health care management has become more specialized and costly, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and rising insurance costs.” 

As part of the letter of intent, CommCare has agreed to keep the system’s Catholic identity and traditions in place, including celebration of Mass at the residential facilities.

“Acquiring Notre Dame Health System is an exciting opportunity for CommCare, as their continuum of care will strengthen our network,” said Jim Tucker, CEO of CommCare Management. “We look forward to working with the leadership of Notre Dame Health System to make this a smooth and seamless transition for all patients, residents and their families.”

Notre Dame Health System encompasses a spectrum of healthcare services, including independent care, assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, memory care, home health and hospice care. As part of the purchase, CommCare will acquire Chateau de Notre Dame in New Orleans, Wynhoven Health Care Center in Marrero and Our Lady of Wisdom nursing home in New Orleans.

St. Anthony’s Gardens is a senior living community in Covington with both independent living and assisted living apartments located on the Northshore.

CommCare Corporation is a 501(c)3 organization that has owned and operated skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers throughout Louisiana since 1994.

CommCare Corporation currently has 15 facilities: Audubon Retirement Village in New Orleans; St. Anthony Community Care Center in Metairie; Trinity Trace Community Care Center in Covington; Greenbriar Community Care Center in Slidell; Baton Rouge Health Care Center in Baton Rouge; Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge; Ponchatoula Community Care Center in Ponchatoula; Calcasieu Community Care Center in Lake Charles; Natchitoches Community Care Center in Natchitoches; Oak Haven Community Care Center in Center Point; Old Brownlee Community Care Center in Bossier City; Ridgecrest Community Care Center in West Monroe; Riviere de Soleil Community Care Center in Mansura; The Columns Community Care Center in Jonesville; and Tioga Community Care Center in Pineville.