Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center caters to the community with a range of rehabilitation and care services on General Meyer Avenue in New Orleans. The facility maintains 108 beds and typically operates at about 70 percent occupancy, with residents staying 197 days on average. Daily nursing support includes 3 hours and 23 minutes of total care per resident, anchored by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides on a 24-hour basis.
The facility delivers short-term rehabilitation and outpatient therapy services, making it well-suited for individuals recuperating from hospitalization, surgery, or injury who benefit from skilled nursing oversight along with therapy support. In addition to rehabilitation care, the facility provides respite services and hospice/palliative care options for families navigating end-of-life planning and support. This array of services means the center can handle different care needs in one setting, which many families find convenient when circumstances transform. Daily life is centered on comfort and community connection. Residents savor meals featuring regional home-style cooking, with favorites like meatloaf, fried catfish, and roast beef with gravy, plus fresh salads, soups, and vegetables. A monthly activities calendar brings structured engagement with movies, musical performances, community outings, and seasonal celebrations. The facility is well-appointed with amenities that bolster daily comfort and dignity, including a hair and nail salon, posh and private dining rooms, a sunroom, a covered patio for fresh air, a courtyard, and complimentary wireless internet access throughout. The facility’s neighborhood scores 47 on the walkability scale, indicating that some nearby services are accessible on foot, while most trips could use a vehicle. Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay are accepted, providing families with flexible coverage routes for short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term care.
Overseeing Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center’s operations and compliance is the Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
The facility’s setting fits families who drive to visit or those preferring a quieter residential area over a high-traffic commercial zone. Its offering of short-term rehabilitation and outpatient therapy services makes it suitable for those healing from hospitalization, surgery, or injury, plus those benefitting from skilled nursing oversight and therapy support.
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Louisiana average 25.7
Louisiana average 3.95
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
Louisiana average: 1.1
Louisiana average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
9,696 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 0 | 61 | 23,493 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 40 | 0 | 40 | 12,580 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3,030 | 76 | 83% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2,968 | 85 | 92% | 9.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2,944 | 66 | 72% | 9.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,225 | 66 | 72% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1,104 | 65 | 71% | 10.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1,094 | 65 | 71% | 9.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 955 | 91 | 99% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 1 | 3 | 627 | 82 | 89% | 6.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 497 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 1 | 3 | 416 | 39 | 42% | 10.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 75 | 13 | 14% | 5.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 12 | 13% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
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)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
35% of new residents, often for short stays.
30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (35% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
4.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from New Orleans's city center to Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Louisiana average is: 47.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Audubon Retirement Village | NH SNF | New Orleans (Audubon) | 142
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142
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113
Rank
#69 / 259 |
79.5%
Facility
79.5%
LA AVG
72.4%
Rank
#65 / 169 | +10% | 5.18
Facility
5.18
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#9 / 192 | -6% | +25% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 199 | 8
Facility
8
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#7 / 199 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#30 / 199 | - | 113 | - |
73
Facility
73
LA AVG
40
Rank
#20 / 343 | Ayame Dinkler | $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#25 / 192 | $0.0kFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$0.0kFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#192 / 192 | 0%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 | 195638 | ||||
| St Anthony Community Care Center | NH SNF | Metairie | 124
Facility
124
LA AVG
113
Rank
#104 / 259 |
64.8%
Facility
64.8%
LA AVG
72.4%
Rank
#113 / 169 | -11% | 3.52
Facility
3.52
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#134 / 192 | +49% | -15% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 199 | 16
Facility
16
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#43 / 199 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#10 / 199 | - | 80 | - |
56
Facility
56
LA AVG
40
Rank
#74 / 343 | - | $7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#134 / 192 | $4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
LA AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#109 / 192 | 53.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
53.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
LA AVG
47.9%
Rank
#37 / 191 | 195570 | ||||
| Marrero Healthcare Center | NH SNF | Marrero (Walkertown) | 105
Facility
105
LA AVG
113
Rank
#151 / 259 |
79.5%
Facility
79.5%
LA AVG
72.4%
Rank
#65 / 169 | +10% | 3.25
Facility
3.25
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#149 / 192 | -34% | -21% | $46.3k
Facility
$46.3k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#139 / 199 | 17
Facility
17
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#49 / 199 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#69 / 199 | 2 | 84 | - |
46
Facility
46
LA AVG
40
Rank
#122 / 343 | Phillip Sweeney | $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#87 / 192 | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#116 / 192 | 40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
47.9%
Rank
#153 / 191 | 195336 | ||||
| Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | New Orleans (Orleans Parish) | 108
Facility
108
LA AVG
113
Rank
#145 / 259 | - | - | 3.58
Facility
3.58
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#124 / 192 | -57% | -14% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 199 | 16
Facility
16
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#43 / 199 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#2 / 199 | - | 119 | - |
47
Facility
47
LA AVG
40
Rank
#115 / 343 | Fbgm, L.l.c | $15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.8M
Rank
#17 / 192 | $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#23 / 192 | 40.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
40.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
47.9%
Rank
#157 / 191 | 195204 | ||||
| Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care | NH SNF | New Orleans (Old Aurora) | 138
Facility
138
LA AVG
113
Rank
#78 / 259 |
94.2%
Facility
94.2%
LA AVG
72.4%
Rank
#14 / 169 | +30% | 4.29
Facility
4.29
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#58 / 192 | -23% | +4% | $33.5k
Facility
$33.5k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#130 / 199 | 23
Facility
23
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#101 / 199 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#101 / 199 | 4 | 130 | - |
18
Facility
18
LA AVG
40
Rank
#288 / 343 | - | $9.7M*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $5.3M*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 54.5%*Fiscal year ending 06/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 195509 |
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is located in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.
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Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is in the Orleans Parish neighborhood of NEW ORLEANS.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is legally operated by Priority Group Holdings, L.l.c.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center's occupancy is 69.5%.
No, Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has a no-pet policy.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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