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.
In Louisiana, the Department of Health, Health Standards Section performs unannounced onsite surveys to verify that healthcare providers meet both state licensing and federal safety rules.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 20 | 32 | This facility has 38% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Louisiana nursing home (20 vs. LA avg 32).↓ 38% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.2 | 4.6 | This facility has 52% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Louisiana nursing home (2.2 vs. LA avg 4.6).↓ 52% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | LA Average | vs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 9 | 7 | This facility has had 29% more total inspections than the Louisiana average (9 vs. LA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 29% more |
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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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the LA Dept. of Health (LDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Audubon Retirement Village | NH SNF | New Orleans (Audubon) | 142
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142
LA AVG
113
Rank
#69 / 259 |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
LA AVG
70.3
Rank
#82 / 175 | +10% | 5.06
Facility
5.06
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#12 / 195 | -6% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 200 | 8
Facility
8
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#7 / 200 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#30 / 200 | - | 110 | - |
73
Facility
73
LA AVG
37
Rank
#20 / 368 | Ayame Dinkler | $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#63 / 200 | $0.0kFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$0.0kFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#106 / 200 | 0%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
0%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#151 / 200 | 195638 | ||||
| St Anthony Community Care Center | NH SNF | Metairie (Airline Drive) | 124
Facility
124
LA AVG
113
Rank
#104 / 259 |
64.7%
Facility
64.7%
LA AVG
70.3
Rank
#115 / 175 | -8% | 3.70
Facility
3.70
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#124 / 195 | +49% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 200 | 16
Facility
16
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#43 / 200 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#10 / 200 | - | 80 | - |
56
Facility
56
LA AVG
37
Rank
#74 / 368 | - | $7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#152 / 200 | $4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#141 / 200 | 53.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
53.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#75 / 200 | 195570 | ||||
| Marrero Healthcare Center | NH SNF | Marrero (Walkertown) | 105
Facility
105
LA AVG
113
Rank
#151 / 259 |
83.0%
Facility
83.0%
LA AVG
70.3
Rank
#48 / 175 | +18% | 3.31
Facility
3.31
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#159 / 195 | -34% | -20% | $46.3k
Facility
$46.3k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#140 / 200 | 17
Facility
17
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#49 / 200 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#70 / 200 | 2 | 87 | - |
46
Facility
46
LA AVG
37
Rank
#123 / 368 | Phillip Sweeney | $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#21 / 200 | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#96 / 200 | 40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#197 / 200 | 195336 | ||||
| Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care | NH SNF | New Orleans (Old Aurora) | 138
Facility
138
LA AVG
113
Rank
#78 / 259 |
92.7%
Facility
92.7%
LA AVG
70.3
Rank
#16 / 175 | +32% | 4.28
Facility
4.28
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#54 / 195 | -23% | +3% | $33.5k
Facility
$33.5k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#131 / 200 | 23
Facility
23
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#102 / 200 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#102 / 200 | 4 | 128 | - |
18
Facility
18
LA AVG
37
Rank
#289 / 368 | - | $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.
Facility
$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.
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#100 / 200 | $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.
Facility
$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.
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#7 / 200 | 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.
Facility
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.
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#3 / 200 | 195509 | ||||
| Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | New Orleans (Orleans Parish) | 108
Facility
108
LA AVG
113
Rank
#145 / 259 | - | - | 3.39
Facility
3.39
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#155 / 195 | -57% | -18% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 200 | 16
Facility
16
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#43 / 200 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#2 / 200 | - | 125 | - |
47
Facility
47
LA AVG
37
Rank
#116 / 368 | Fbgm, L.l.c | $15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#35 / 200 | $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#44 / 200 | 40.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
40.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#107 / 200 | 195204 |
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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