Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · New Orleans, LA

CMS overall rating

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

Q: What neighborhood is Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center in?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is in the Orleans Parish neighborhood of NEW ORLEANS.

Q: Who is the owner of Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is legally operated by Priority Group Holdings, L.l.c..

Q: Is Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center in a walkable area?

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.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center's occupancy is 70%.

Q: Does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.

Q: What is the overall rating for Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

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.

Q: How many beds does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center have?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has 108 beds.

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · New Orleans, LA

CMS overall rating

4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70131 View map

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Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

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.

Facility Direct Line (504) 361-7923

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Louisiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 23m per day

This facility Louisiana avg (4h 9m per day)

vs Louisiana avg

-18%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +90% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	8m per day	▼ 58% State avg: 19m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 21m per day	▲ 14% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 2m per day	▼ 12% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 0m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	6m per day	▲ 90% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	9m per day	▼ 34% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

197 days

108-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 47 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

70%

Similar to the Louisiana average: 71.8%

Occupied beds

75 / 108

Average occupied beds in Louisiana homes 89 beds

Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid

CountyOrleans

CMS Certification Number195204

Owner NamePriority Group Holdings, L.l.c

Profit StatusFor-profit

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

24-Hour Staffing

Free Wireless Internet Access

Hair And Nail Salon

Sunroom

Covered Patio

Elegant Dining Room

Private Dining Area

Courtyard

Religious Services

Volunteer Program

Ratings

Overall Rating

3 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Health Inspection Rating

4 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring health inspection findings. Fewer deficiencies result in higher ratings.

Quality Measures Rating

3 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring resident health outcomes and care practices.

Staffing Rating

1 / 5

Based on the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 20 deficiencies 9 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Louisiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Louisiana state average

Overall vs. LA average

Latest Inspection January 15, 2026 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	LA Average	vs. LA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	20	32	This facility has 38% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana nursing home (20 vs. LA avg 32).↓ 38% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	6.7	10.7	This facility has 37% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Louisiana nursing home (6.7 vs. LA avg 10.7).↓ 37% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.2	4	This facility has 45% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Louisiana nursing home (2.2 vs. LA avg 4).↓ 45% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	LA Average	vs. LA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	9	8	This facility has 13% more total inspections than a typical Louisiana nursing home (9 vs. LA avg 8).↑ 13% worse

Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 8

Louisiana average 6.5

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1

Serious health citations

100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.5

0 critical citations Louisiana average: 1.1

0 serious citations Louisiana average: 0.5

14 moderate citations Louisiana average: 23.7

2 minor citations Louisiana average: 0.4

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

Total staff 147

Employees 118

Contractors 29

Staff to resident ratio 1.10 : 1

27% fewer staff per resident than Louisiana average

Avg staff/day 69

Average shift 8.3 hours

0% compared with Louisiana average

Total staff hours (quarter) 52,542

Nursing staff breakdown

10.7 hours

8.4 hours

7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

9,696 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 8 Physical Therapy Aide: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 RN Director of Nursing: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


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

61 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

40 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 83%

6 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 92%

6 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 72%

5 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 72%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 71%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 71%

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 99%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 89%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 67%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 71%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 66%

1 Administrator

% of Days 65%

3 Registered Nurse

% of Days 42%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 14%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 13%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $5K

95% lower than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: $103K

Number of fines 1

51% fewer fines than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.0

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison

This facility $5K

Louisiana average $103K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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

Significantly above average Louisiana avg: 2.2

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 9.9%

52% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened 9.8%

58% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 5.7%

66% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 17.1%

Falls with Major Injury 1.6%

53% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.3%

33% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 0.5%

91% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms 2.2%

38% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use 16.9%

17% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

9% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine 99.2%

5% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.66

In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.61

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.10

24% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.77

Short-stay resident measures

Below average Louisiana avg: 2.0

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.3%

20% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase 4.7%

50% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine 94.9%

25% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 23.2%

17% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 27.8%

Emergency department visits 12.5%

15% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 14.7%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 66.7%

24% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 44.3%

12% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 134

Medicare

10.4% of residents

Medicaid

103

76.9% of residents

Private pay or other

12.7% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 115.8% ↑ 42.5pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $868.1K ↓ ~$475.9K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $6.3M ↑ ~$249.1K vs 2022

Operating Margin 5.5% ↓ 3.2pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	84.6%	90.6%	86.9%	83.1%	82.4%	87.0%	84.8%	84.7%	83.1%	68.7%	61.4%	73.3%	115.8%
Beds	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	108
Net Income	$648,673	$1,979,386	$1,076,071	$872,905	$790,751	$1,159,158	$1,138,406	$1,106,647	$433,959	$440,486	$1,301,453	$1,492,968	$1,442,602
Gross Revenue	$10,065,646	$11,837,357	$10,817,983	$10,480,650	$7,812,950	$13,279,390	$13,465,525	$13,604,375	$12,664,165	$9,864,685	$9,146,360	$12,721,664	$13,236,032
Operating Expenses	$9,036,670	$9,494,841	$9,012,216	$9,055,951	$6,654,493	$9,862,985	$10,144,408	$10,503,404	$10,932,167	$11,808,416	$10,953,939	$14,136,458	$14,839,199
Net Patient Income	$524,104	$1,916,058	$1,017,778	$812,428	$476,534	$1,156,779	$1,138,627	$1,106,638	$427,638	$289,934	$111,186	$1,344,022	$868,098
Net Patient Revenue	$9,560,774	$11,410,899	$10,029,994	$9,868,379	$7,131,027	$11,019,764	$11,283,035	$11,610,042	$11,359,805	$12,098,350	$11,065,125	$15,480,480	$15,707,297
Payroll Costs	$5,026,917	$5,413,374	$5,007,474	$4,948,891	$3,631,073	$4,348,097	$4,443,248	$4,659,789	$5,002,876	$5,408,817	$4,696,007	$6,100,275	$6,349,346
Operating Margin %	5.5%	16.8%	10.2%	8.2%	6.7%	10.5%	10.1%	9.5%	3.8%	2.4%	1.0%	8.7%	5.5%
Medicare %	9.2%	9.0%	8.4%	8.5%	10.1%	8.4%	7.9%	7.7%	7.8%	14.5%	17.5%	27.8%	20.3%
Medicaid %	80.4%	78.2%	78.9%	81.9%	78.3%	79.5%	80.1%	79.5%	79.5%	75.6%	73.6%	61.0%	65.9%
Private %	10.4%	12.8%	12.6%	9.6%	11.6%	12.1%	12.0%	12.7%	12.8%	10.0%	8.9%	11.2%	13.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$172	$191	$176	$181	$176	$192	$202	$209	$208	$267	$274	$321	$344
Cost/Day	$163	$159	$158	$166	$164	$172	$182	$189	$200	$261	$272	$293	$325
Avg Length of Stay	175.8 days	215.4 days	232.1 days	206.7 days	176.0 days	304.7 days	271.9 days	253.0 days	287.2 days	178.3 days	125.6 days	136.1 days	196.8 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$15.7M

Net patient income

$868.1K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$15.7M

Net patient income

$868.1K

Other income

$574.5K

Payroll costs

$6.3M 40.4% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$8.5M

Total costs

$14.8M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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.

Medicare 35%

Private pay 35%

Medicaid 30%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 28%

Private pay 33%

Medicaid 39%

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Nursing Home Explorer

Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability

General Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas.

Benefits

In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications Transitional support

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+

General Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$1,800/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled

General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

Benefits

ADL/IADL assistance (20-32 hours/week, varies by need)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+

General Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid; none for Medicare-only.

Limited centers (e.g., Baton Rouge, Lafayette).

Benefits

Adult day care Medical care Personal care Transportation Drugs Respite

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities

General Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) $2,901/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Benefits

Adult day care (up to 8 hours/day, 5 days/week) Personal care Respite Transitional aid

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+

General blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual), $1,415/month (couple).

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Benefits

Personal care Adult day care Limited in-home supports

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs - Elderly Protective Services

Age 60+

General Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Benefits

Emergency care Temporary housing Legal aid Care coordination (varies by case)

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+

General Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Income Limits (2025) Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

Asset Limits None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction (up to 50% discounts) Application assistance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

Age —

General Wartime veteran or spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Louisiana resident.

Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A

Asset Limits ~$155,356 2025 net worth limit

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month individual, varies by status) for care costs

What neighborhood is Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center in?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is in the Orleans Parish neighborhood of NEW ORLEANS.

Who is the owner of Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is legally operated by Priority Group Holdings, L.l.c..

Is Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center's occupancy is 70%.

Does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is registered as a for-profit in LA.

What is the overall rating for Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

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.

How many beds does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center have?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has 108 beds.

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Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Louisiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

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Inspections since 2023

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61 Certified Nursing Assistant

40 Licensed Practical Nurse

8 Speech Language Pathologist

6 RN Director of Nursing

6 Physical Therapy Aide

5 Qualified Social Worker

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Dietitian

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Administrator

3 Registered Nurse

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Mostly long-term care residents

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