Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · New Orleans, LA
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Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · New Orleans, LA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 66.6% Above LA avg. ▲ 66.6% Above LA avg.LA average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 44.9% Above LA avg. ▲ 44.9% Above LA avg.LA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 16.8% Below LA avg. ▼ 16.8% Below LA avg.LA average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 96.5% Above LA avg. ▲ 96.5% Above LA avg.LA average: 2.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Louisiana averages

Rank #124 / 192Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th out of 192 homes we track in Louisiana for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 192 Louisiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 124th out of 192 homes we track in Louisiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 35m

14% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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.
9m
−53% State avg: 19m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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 22m
+16% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 3m
−11% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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.
2h 59m
−9% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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
+104% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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.
8m
−41% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 28m per day

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

Residents per day (avg)
119
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
197 days
Bed community size
108-bed community Rank #145 / 259Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 145th out of 259 homes we track in Louisiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Louisiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #115 / 343Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 343 homes we track in Louisiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Louisiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeMedicare And Medicaid
CountyOrleans
CMS Certification Number195204

Ownership & Operating Entity

Owner NamePriority Group Holdings, L.l.c
Profit StatusFor-profit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Internet Access
Salon
Sun Room
Patio
Dining
Courtyard
Activitiesmovies, musical performances, outings, holiday parties
Specific ProgramsShort Term Rehabilitation, Outpatient Therapy, Hospice/Palliative Care
Religious Services
Volunteer Program

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
3 / 5

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

Ranked 27th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana See full Louisiana ranking
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.

Ranked 14th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana See full Louisiana ranking
Quality Measures Rating
3 / 5

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

Ranked 15th (tied) of 157 homes in Louisiana See full Louisiana ranking
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.

Ranked 106th (tied) of 161 homes in Louisiana See full Louisiana ranking

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 8

Louisiana average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
16 Rank #43 / 199Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 199 homes we track in Louisiana for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana State average, with a ranking across all 199 LA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Louisiana average 25.7

Citations per inspection
2 Rank #2 / 199Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 199 homes we track in Louisiana for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 199 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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
0
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.1


Serious health citations
0
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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 147
Employees 118
Contractors 29
Staff to resident ratio 1.10 : 1
27% fewer staff per resident than Louisiana average
Louisiana average ratio: 1.50 : 1 Louisiana average ratio: 1.50 : 1See full Louisiana ranking
Avg staff/day 69
Average shift 8.3 hours
0% compared with Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 8.2 hours Louisiana average shift: 8.2 hoursSee full Louisiana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 52,542

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 3 total: 2 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 3
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 40 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 40
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 61 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 61
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

18.5%

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

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6106123,49392100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse4004012,58092100%8.4
Speech Language Pathologist0883,0307683%7.8
RN Director of Nursing5162,9688592%9.1
Physical Therapy Aide0662,9446672%9.6
Qualified Social Worker0551,2256672%8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0221,1046571%10.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221,0946571%9.8
Other Dietary Services Staff4049559199%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist2136278289%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014976267%8
Dietitian1014956571%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1014886166%8
Administrator1014806065%8
Registered Nurse2134163942%10.7
Occupational Therapy Aide011751314%5.8
Medical Director011481213%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%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%

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 Rank #1 / 199Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 199 homes we track in Louisiana for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Louisiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 199 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
95% lower than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: $103K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
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.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.2
56% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 11.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 8.5
58% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Louisiana avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.9%
52% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.8%
58% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 5.7%
66% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 17.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
53% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.3%
33% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.5%
91% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.2%
38% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.9%
17% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.2%
5% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.66
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.10
24% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.77

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Louisiana avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.3%
20% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.7%
50% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.9%
25% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 76.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.2%
17% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 27.8%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 12.5%
15% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 14.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 66.7%
24% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 134
Medicare
14
10.4% of residents
Medicaid
103
76.9% of residents
Private pay or other
17
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.

Finances and operations

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

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$15.7M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$868.1K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$15.7M Rank #17 / 192Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 192 homes we track in Louisiana. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$868.1K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$574.5K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #23 / 192Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 192 homes we track in Louisiana. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$6.3M 40.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #157 / 191Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 191 homes we track in Louisiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$8.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$14.8M

Who this home usually serves

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.

Admissions
223 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 35%
Private pay 35%
Medicaid 30%
Discharges
232 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 28%
Private pay 33%
Medicaid 39%

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Audubon Retirement Village
NH
SNF
New Orleans (Audubon)
142
Facility 142
LA AVG 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 12/2023195638
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
284-
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
4130-
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

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Louisiana

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is located in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Louisiana.

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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).
LA

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
LA

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).
LA

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.
LA

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).
LA

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).
LA

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.
LA

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.
LA

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
LA

High veteran population in rural areas.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

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 69.5%.

Are pets allowed at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

No, Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has a no-pet policy.

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.

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