Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care

Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

Our Lady of Wisdom… is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care

5600 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131 View Map

Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

Our Lady of Wisdom… is a Nursing Home in Louisiana

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Overview of Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care

Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care has maintained a level of elegance and professional service. The senior living community offers service for independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents who are equally given the same amount of dignified and respected service. Our Lady of Widsom creates an environment where residents continuously still grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that ensures maximizing each and everyone’s quality of life in Christ-like care. 
Its nursing services is a results-driven approach that ensures residents in need of rehabilitative care and skilled nursing are able to have a speedy recovery. They ensure that services and activities are able to stimulate the physical, emotional, and mental needs of its residents. 

(504) 394-5991

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.28/day Louisiana avg: 4.14/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Louisiana avg: 2.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Louisiana avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Louisiana avg: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Louisiana avg: 2.0/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 138

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Louisiana average
Occupancy rate 66.8%
Residents per day (avg) 131
Occupancy rate
66.8%
Residents per day (avg)
131

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

66% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$10.1M
Operating deficit
-$1.7M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$10,110,852.00
Operating deficit
$-1,697,591.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.4M
53.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.4M
Total costs $11.8M
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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-
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Address 5.4 miles from city center — 5.56 miles to nearest hospital (LCMC Health Center)

Address 5600 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

228
Total Staff
127
Employees
101
Contractors
51,445
Total Hours (Quarter)
63
Avg Staff/Day
9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse69.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse369.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant1479.1 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
197 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
17 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12.4%
of total hours from contractors
6,395 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Certified Nursing Assistant: 80 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Medical Director: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant678014726,39891100%9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse3603613,89391100%9.7
RN Director of Nursing8083,4337279%8.9
Registered Nurse6061,4198593%9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist4048886673%8.4
Speech Language Pathologist0557716875%6.7
Dental Services Staff1015246167%8.6
Other Dietary Services Staff1015226673%7.9
Dietitian1014946470%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0334856571%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide0334846673%6
Mental Health Service Worker1014776167%7.8
Administrator1014725965%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0444586268%7.4
Nurse Practitioner1013284145%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0111783741%4.8
Qualified Social Worker0331544145%3.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114267%7
Medical Director0112433%8

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 6
8% below Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 6.5

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 23
11% below Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 25.7

3.83 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 17 citations
Complaint investigations 6 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 4
264% above Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 1.1
Serious Health citations 0
100% below Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.5
Moderate Health citations 19

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 25, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 09, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Comm Care Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
136 Total Residents
Medicare 16 (11.8%)
Medicaid 102 (75%)
Private Pay/Other 18 (13.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 13.6
16% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 11.7
Functional decline score 22.1
8% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.4
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 20.0%
3% below Louisiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 30.3%
29% above Louisiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 16.0%
6% below Louisiana average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 2.9%
17% below Louisiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 8.7%
38% above Louisiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.7%
37% below Louisiana average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%
100% below Louisiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 7.8%
62% below Louisiana average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%
9% above Louisiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
5% above Louisiana average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 5.8%
13% above Louisiana average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.5%

21% better than Louisiana average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.8%

75% better than Louisiana average
Influenza Vaccine 93.5%

23% better than Louisiana average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $34K
This home paid 67% less in fines than the state average.
Louisiana average: $103K
Number of Fines 1
This home received 51% fewer fines than the state average.
Louisiana average: 2.0
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Louisiana average: 0.3
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jun 6, 2023
$34K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Choices Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Community Choices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability, Louisiana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

High demand in urban areas.

Louisiana Elderly and Disabled Adults Program

LA EDA Program

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$1,800/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Long Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS)

Louisiana Medicaid Long Term-Personal Care Services

Age 65+ or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

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

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

Medically Needy Spend-Down option available.

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

Louisiana PACE

Age 55+, Louisiana resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, safe community living possible.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

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

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

Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver

Louisiana Medicaid Adult Day Health Care Waiver

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disabilities, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

Includes transitional support from nursing homes.

Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD) Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program

Age 65+, blind, or disabled, Louisiana resident, Medicaid-eligible.

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

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

Medically Needy Spend-Down available.

Louisiana Elderly Protective Services (EPS)

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

Age 60+, Louisiana resident, experiencing abuse/neglect/exploitation.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

None specified.

Focus on urban and rural elder abuse cases.

Senior Rx Program

Louisiana Senior Rx (Prescription Assistance)

Age 65+, Louisiana resident, no/low prescription coverage.

Varies by linked program; ~$30,000/year suggested.

None specified.

Bridges gaps in Medicare Part D coverage.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Louisiana VA Aid and Attendance (Federal/State Coordination)

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

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

~$155,356 (2025 net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

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