4/5
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.
4/5
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.
At 5600 General De Gaulle Drive in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care operates a 138-bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care.
Therapy services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. On-site amenities comprise a salon, chapel, and courtyard. Activities programming features community outings, life enrichment activities, and volunteer opportunities, with an active resident council guiding facility policies and quality-of-life issues.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigned a 1-star overall rating, reflecting the facility’s performance 58.4% below Louisiana state average across health inspections (63.8% below state), staffing (16.8% below state), and quality measures (50.9% below state).
A June 2023 civil money penalty of $34,000 documents regulatory violations.
Recent inspections identified 23 health citations, including 4 serious violations.
Total nursing hours per resident clock in at 4 hours 17 minutes daily, which exceeds Louisiana’s average by 3%.
Licensed Practical Nurse hours run 25% above state norms, yet Registered Nurse hours lag 11% below state, and weekend RN presence plummets 62% below the state average. The staff-to-resident ratio of 1.21:1 runs 19% worse than Louisiana’s average, a material constraint on supervision capacity.
Quality outcomes for short-stay rehabilitation residents show 43% require re-hospitalization after admission, 55% worse than the state average; and only 31.5% successfully return to home or community settings, compared to the state average of 50.6%. Long-stay residents benefit from excellent preventive care metrics (100% pneumococcal and influenza vaccination rates) and low antipsychotic use at 7.8% (62% better than state), but experience elevated pressure ulcer rates (38% worse than state) and greater walking ability decline (29% worse than state).
The facility operated at substantial net profit through 2019, but in 2024 it recorded a net operating loss of $1.7 million with occupancy declining from 95.6% in 2015 to 66.8% in 2024. Payroll at 62% of revenue remains appropriate.
The architectural design emphasizes household-living models with vaulted ceilings, arched windows, stained-glass details, and unit-level living areas, libraries, and dining spaces.
Our Lady of Wisdom serves Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay populations seeking skilled nursing and rehabilitation in the New Orleans market, with the understanding that the 1-star CMS rating, documented compliance violations, poor short-stay rehabilitation outcomes, and ongoing financial losses reflect significant care quality and sustainability challenges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 56th out of 199 homes 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.
| 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.
| 14m per day | ▼ 24% 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 30m per day | ▲ 27% 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 42m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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 38m per day | ▲ 11% 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.
| 3m per day | ▼ 15% 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.
| 7m per day | ▼ 43% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
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.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
19% fewer staff per resident than Louisiana average
10% better than Louisiana average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 6 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
6
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 42 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
42
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 90 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
90
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,278 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 90 | 0 | 90 | 31,681 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 42 | 0 | 42 | 14,080 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3,533 | 71 | 77% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,505 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 865 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 672 | 68 | 74% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 594 | 73 | 79% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 499 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 476 | 59 | 64% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 476 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 60 | 65% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 409 | 59 | 64% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 222 | 41 | 45% | 5.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 3% | 8.3 |
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)
67% lower than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: $103K
51% fewer fines than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.3
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.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
16% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 11.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.1
8% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.0%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.3%
29% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.0%
6% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
17% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.7%
38% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
37% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.8%
13% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
7.8%
62% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.68
41% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.61
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.00
28% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.77
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
21% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
75% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.5%
23% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 76.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
43.0%
55% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 27.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
18.9%
29% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 14.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.3%
69% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
69.1%
29% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
31.5%
38% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
66% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
136Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care from 2012–2022, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2022 — the home's most recent complete cost report, an older period than most facilities report.
Based on the home's most recent complete CMS SNF Cost Report — fiscal year ending in 06/2022. This is an older period than most facilities report, so compare with that in mind.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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 #7 / 203Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 203 homes in Louisiana for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 #3 / 203Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 203 homes in Louisiana for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Louisiana average. Well-run Louisiana facilities typically land around 54–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Louisiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (66% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
5.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from New Orleans's city center to Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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77.3%
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70.2
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#82 / 177 | +10% | 5.06
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5.06
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4.14
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$107.9k
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8
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25.7
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2.7
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3.9
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#31 / 204 | - | 110 | - |
73
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73
LA AVG
37
Rank
#20 / 368 | Ayame Dinkler | $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#63 / 203 | $0.0kFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$0.0kFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$3.9M
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#107 / 203 | 0%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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0%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#154 / 203 | 195638 | ||||
| Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care | NH AL | New Orleans (Old Aurora) | 138
Facility
138
LA AVG
113
Rank
#78 / 261 |
92.7%
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92.7%
LA AVG
70.2
Rank
#16 / 177 | +32% | 4.28
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4.28
LA AVG
4.14
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$33.5k
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$107.9k
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#134 / 204 | 23
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23
LA AVG
25.7
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#103 / 204 | 3.8
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3.8
LA AVG
3.9
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#104 / 204 | 4 | 128 | - |
18
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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.
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$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
#101 / 203 | $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 / 203 | 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 / 203 | 195509 | ||||
| Poydras Home | NH AL | New Orleans (West Riverside) | 96
Facility
96
LA AVG
113
Rank
#179 / 261 |
62.0%
Facility
62.0%
LA AVG
70.2
Rank
#125 / 177 | -12% | 3.22
Facility
3.22
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#173 / 199 | +28% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 25
Facility
25
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#118 / 204 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#124 / 204 | - | 60 | A |
92
Facility
92
LA AVG
37
Rank
#3 / 368 | Margaret Elizabeth Hoffmann | $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#180 / 203 | $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#154 / 203 | 61.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
61.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#43 / 203 | 195614 | ||||
| St. Margaret’s Family of Care | NH AL HOS IL MC RC SNF | New Orleans (Mid-City) | 112
Facility
112
LA AVG
113
Rank
#136 / 261 |
91.8%
Facility
91.8%
LA AVG
70.2
Rank
#19 / 177 | +31% | 4.17
Facility
4.17
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#65 / 199 | +30% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 38
Facility
38
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#165 / 204 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#192 / 204 | - | 103 | A+ |
88
Facility
88
LA AVG
37
Rank
#5 / 368 | The St. Margaret's Daughters | $10.1MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$10.1MFiscal year ending 03/2024
LA AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#42 / 203 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#86 / 203 | 51%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
51%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#166 / 203 | 195437 | ||||
| Touro Woldenberg Village | NH AL | New Orleans (Algiers) | 120
Facility
120
LA AVG
113
Rank
#114 / 261 |
90.7%
Facility
90.7%
LA AVG
70.2
Rank
#24 / 177 | +29% | 5.45
Facility
5.45
LA AVG
4.14
Rank
#6 / 199 | -47% | +31% | $40.2k
Facility
$40.2k
LA AVG
$107.9k
Rank
#139 / 204 | 20
Facility
20
LA AVG
25.7
Rank
#74 / 204 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
LA AVG
3.9
Rank
#21 / 204 | 1 | 109 | - |
60
Facility
60
LA AVG
37
Rank
#65 / 368 | Woldenberg Village Inc | $12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$9.6M
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#7 / 203 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#8 / 203 | 25.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
25.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG
42%
Rank
#132 / 203 | 195156 |
Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care is in the Old Aurora neighborhood.
Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care's occupancy is 66.8%.
Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care is registered as a non-profit.
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Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care is located at 5600 General De Gaulle Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131.
(504) 394-5991 will put you in contact with the team at Our Lady of Wisdom Health Care.
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