The 10 states below have the lowest percentages of nursing homes with five stars—the federal government's best rating. Louisiana has just 10 five-star homes. The average for all states is 12.4 percent.
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| State | All Nursing Homes | % With 5 Stars |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Louisiana | 283 | 3.5% |
| 2. Georgia | 356 | 6.7% |
| 3. West Virginia | 129 | 7.0% |
| 4. Oklahoma | 313 | 8.0% |
| 5. Tennessee | 315 | 8.3% |
| 6. Indiana | 500 | 9.0% |
| 7. Kentucky | 286 | 9.1% |
| 8. Texas | 1,113 | 9.9% |
| 8. Utah | 91 | 9.9% |
| 10. Ohio | 944 | 10.0% |
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