Total health inspections
6
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Poydras Home
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · New Orleans, LA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Poydras Home
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · New Orleans, LA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Poydras Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Age gracefully at Poydras Home, a distinguished community in New Orleans, LA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, adult day care, and in-home care. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and well-trained team provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Residents have hassle-free living with the community helping with housekeeping and other chores.
Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delightful and healthy meals are also served daily in multiple dining venues to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to live their golden years comfortably.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 159th out of 182 homes in Louisiana. 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.
This home is ranked 159th out of 182 homes in Louisiana. 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 13m per day
Rank #159 / 182Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 182 homes in Louisiana. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 182 Louisiana SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Louisiana avg
-16%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 2h 40m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 3h 15m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at Poydras Home
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
67.7%
Rank #119 / 189Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 189 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 189. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
1,129 days
Walk Score: 92 / 100 Rank #3 / 368Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 368 homes in Louisiana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Louisiana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
25
Rank #109 / 187Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 187 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana State average, with a ranking across all 187 LA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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
4.17
Rank #114 / 187Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 187 homes in Louisiana. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 187 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.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.
20 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
Serious health citations
0
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 21, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
May 21, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
May 21, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 21, 2025
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
67
Employees
55
Contractors
12
Staff to resident ratio
1.08:1
28% worse than Louisiana average
Avg staff/day
34
Average shift
7.9 hours
0% compared with Louisiana average
Total staff hours (quarter)
24,736
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
All 4 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
4
All 4 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
4
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
9 total: 8 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
9
9 total: 8 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
25 total: 20 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
25
25 total: 20 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
25
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4.7%
1,153 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 5
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Other Physician: 1
Medical Director: 1
Feeding Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 20 | 5 | 25 | 10,609 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapist | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,271 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 3,236 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,041 | 81 | 88% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,363 | 89 | 97% | 7.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 964 | 81 | 88% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 595 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 530 | 53 | 58% | 10 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 473 | 58 | 63% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 433 | 50 | 54% | 8.7 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 21 | 23% | 4.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 6 | 7% | 10.7 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 9 | 10% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 9% | 2.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2% | 1.5 |
25 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
12 Physical Therapist
% of Days
100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
4 Administrator
% of Days
88%
4 Registered Nurse
% of Days
97%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
88%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
58%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
63%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
54%
1 Other Physician
% of Days
23%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
7%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
10%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
9%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
1%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
2%
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
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.2
13% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 11.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.2
19% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
28.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
28.2%
37% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.8%
10% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.5%
9% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
53% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.2%
33% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%
21% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
24% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.4%
14% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
8% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.1%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.4%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
5% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Private pay
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Medicaid
55% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 - 6 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
62
Medicaid
54
87.1% of residents
Private pay or other
8
12.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Poydras Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
67.7%
↑ 1.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
$342.3K
↑ ~$375.7K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3.7M
↑ ~$143.8K vs 2022
Profit Margin
6.0%
↑ 6.6pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$5.9M
Surplus of revenue
$342.3K
Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$5.9M Rank #164 / 186Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 164th out of 186 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Louisiana SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$342.3K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #142 / 186Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 186 homes in Louisiana. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #142 / 186Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 186 homes in Louisiana. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$5.5M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Parking Available
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
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Poydras Home is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Poydras Home
What neighborhood is Poydras Home in?
Poydras Home is in the West Riverside neighborhood of New Orleans.
Is Poydras Home in a walkable area?
Poydras Home has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are there photos of Poydras Home?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Poydras Home in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Poydras Home?
Poydras Home is located at 5354 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, United States.
What is the phone number of Poydras Home?
(504) 897-0535 will put you in contact with the team at Poydras Home.
Is Poydras Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Poydras Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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