Total Health inspections
8
23% above Louisiana average
Louisiana average:
6.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is a Nursing Home in Louisiana
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent… is a Nursing Home in Louisiana
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is a Nursing Home in Louisiana
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent… is a Nursing Home in Louisiana
Jo Ellen Smith Living Center is a skilled nursing facility located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It offers a comprehensive continuum of care for adults recovering from serious illness, rehabilitation after injury, and skilled nursing care. The center emphasizes compassionate care and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
108
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
69.5%
Residents per day (avg)
129
Occupancy rate
69.5%
Residents per day (avg)
129
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Private pay
35% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$13.8M
Profit
$1.4M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$13,810,536.00
Profit
$1,442,602.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.4M
108-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
195204
County:
Orleans
Ownership & operating entity
Owner name:
PRIORITY GROUP HOLDINGS, L.L.C.
Profit status:
For profit - Corporation
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Residents receive a monthly activities calendar with scheduled events such as movies, musical performances, outings, and holiday parties.
Specific Programs
Short Term Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Outpatient Therapy, Dementia Care, Respite Care, Hospice/Palliative Care
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Residents enjoy homemade favorites like meatloaf, fried catfish, and roast beef with gravy, along with salads, homemade soups, and plenty of vegetables.
Meals Included
Yes
Special Diets
Cardiac-healthy diet, Diabetic-friendly diet, Mechanical soft diet, Pureed diet, Oral supplemental diets available.
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
-52%
-18%
-3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
LA 70131
180
No
-
-
FBGM, L.L.C.
69.5%
$13,236,032.00
$5,668,023.00
42.8%
128.90
3.3870
1
16
-
-52%-18%-3%-
Bayside Healthcare Center
-12%
-24%
-20%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Gretna
151
No
-
17
HOMETOWN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
57.1%
$8,420,624.00
$3,664,640.00
43.5%
94.70
3.1343
-
21
-
-12%-24%-20%-
St. Margaret’s Family of Care
-14%
+1%
+22%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Home Care
HC
Hospice Care
New Orleans (Mid-City)
112
No
A+
88
THE ST. MARGARET'S DAUGHTERS
87.4%
$11,997,349.00
$4,470,226.00
37.3%
97.30
4.1713
-
38
-
-14%+1%+22%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Ferncrest Manor
+23%
-41%
-23%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
New Orleans (New Orleans East Area)
200
No
A+
0
NUNEZ, LEXIS
55.2%
$9,706,417.00
$4,961,791.00
51.1%
113.80
2.4413
3
74
6
+23%-41%-23%-
Audubon Retirement Village
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
New Orleans (Audubon)
-
No
-
73
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
LA 70131
Bed Count:
180
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
FBGM, L.L.C.
CCN:
195204
Occupancy:
69.5%
Home Revenue:
$13,236,032.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,668,023.00
Payroll %:
42.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
128.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3870
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
-52%
-52%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Bayside Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Gretna
Bed Count:
151
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HOMETOWN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
CCN:
195309
Occupancy:
57.1%
Home Revenue:
$8,420,624.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,664,640.00
Payroll %:
43.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
94.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1343
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
21
RN share vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
St. Margaret’s Family of Care
Type of care:
SNF
AL
HC
HC
Community:
New Orleans (Mid-City)
Bed Count:
112
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
THE ST. MARGARET'S DAUGHTERS
CCN:
195437
Occupancy:
87.4%
Home Revenue:
$11,997,349.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,470,226.00
Payroll %:
37.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
97.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1713
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
38
RN share vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+22%
+22%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Ferncrest Manor
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
New Orleans (New Orleans East Area)
Bed Count:
200
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
NUNEZ, LEXIS
CCN:
195214
Occupancy:
55.2%
Home Revenue:
$9,706,417.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,961,791.00
Payroll %:
51.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
113.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.4413
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
74
Severe Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
+23%
+23%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-41%
-41%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-23%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
134
Total Staff
110
Employees
24
Contractors
52,276
Total Hours (Quarter)
70
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 9.8 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 8.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 7.8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
104 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
17 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
16.6%
of total hours from contractors
8,653 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Physical Therapy Aide: 6
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
RN Director of Nursing: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Registered Nurse: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 0 | 61 | 23,618 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 0 | 34 | 12,750 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3,076 | 79 | 87% | 9.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2,481 | 65 | 71% | 9.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2,355 | 73 | 80% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,290 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1,173 | 66 | 73% | 9.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1,146 | 65 | 71% | 10.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 923 | 90 | 99% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 1 | 3 | 821 | 67 | 74% | 9.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 596 | 65 | 71% | 9.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 463 | 64 | 70% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 16 | 18% | 5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 14 | 15% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
16
38% below Louisiana average
Louisiana average:
25.7
2 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
10 citations
Complaint investigations
6 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below Louisiana average
Louisiana average:
1.1
Serious Health citations
0
100% below Louisiana average
Louisiana average:
0.5
Moderate Health citations
14
Minor Health citations
2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation
Aug 05, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Mar 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Mar 19, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Mar 19, 2025
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
134
Total Residents
Medicare
14
(10.4%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
103
(76.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
17
(12.7%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
22
Total Specialty Beds
12.2%
of Bed Capacity
22
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
12.2%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
5.2
56% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average:
11.7
Functional decline score
8.5
58% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average:
20.4
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
9.9%
52% below Louisiana average.
Walking Ability Worsened
9.8%
58% below Louisiana average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
5.7%
66% below Louisiana average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
1.6%
53% below Louisiana average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.3%
33% below Louisiana average.
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
100% below Louisiana average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
2.2%
38% above Louisiana average.
Antipsychotic Use
16.9%
17% below Louisiana average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
9% above Louisiana average.
Influenza Vaccine
99.2%
5% above Louisiana average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
0.5%
91% below Louisiana average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.3%
20% better than Louisiana average
Antipsychotic medication increase
4.7%
50% worse than Louisiana average
Influenza Vaccine
94.9%
25% better than Louisiana average Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$5K
This home paid 95% less in fines than the state average.
Louisiana average:
$103K
Number of Fines
1
This home received 51% fewer fines than the state average.
Louisiana average:
2.0
Payment Denials
0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Louisiana average:
0.3
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Mar 23, 2023
$5K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
69.5%
↓ 3.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,442,602
↓ ~$50K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,349,346
↑ ~$249K vs 2022
Profit Margin
10.9%
↓ 0.8pp vs 2022
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