Total health inspections
6
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
St. Margaret’s Family of Care
Nursing Home
St. Margaret’s Family of Care
Nursing Home
Serving the neighborhoods of New Orleans, LA since 1889, St. Margaret’S Family of Care is a premiere provider that offers an array of services, from independent living to skilled nursing care. St. Margaret’S Family of Care has three communities, each with its own excellent care team, residential-like accommodations, and thoughtful amenities. Their St. Luke’s campus offers comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and long-term residences for those looking to improve their functionality and mobility in a household-like setting.
Residents seeking skilled nursing services that cater to their medical, social, and emotional needs while benefitting from various therapy services will thrive on their St. Margaret’s campus. Meanwhile, those looking for long-term care and short-term care following an illness or hospitalization would fare well in their St. Margaret’s at Mercy location. From 24/7 care to balanced menus and enriching experiences, St. Margaret’S Family of Care has it all for you.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
112
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87.4%
Residents per day (avg)
97
Occupancy rate
87.4%
Residents per day (avg)
97
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Medicaid
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$13.3M
Operating deficit
-$255.8K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$13,285,927.00
Operating deficit
$-255,815.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.6M
49 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 88 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Mr. Larry Stansberry, Administrator
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Types of Care at St. Margaret’s Family of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Hospice Care
Respite Care
Home Care
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
St. Margaret’s Family of Care
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Home Care
HC
Hospice Care
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No
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Private Rooms
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Places of interest near St. Margaret’s Family of Care
3.5 miles from city center — 0.16 miles to nearest hospital (Curahealth New Orleans)
3525 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
152
Total Staff
151
Employees
1
Contractors
43,698
Total Hours (Quarter)
56
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 7.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 42 | 8.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 71 | 9.3 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
119 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
13 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
7 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0%
of total hours from contractors
15 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 71 | 0 | 71 | 21,131 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 42 | 0 | 42 | 12,997 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,079 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,361 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 845 | 73 | 80% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 804 | 65 | 71% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 696 | 65 | 71% | 10.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 530 | 67 | 74% | 5.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 63 | 69% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 431 | 64 | 70% | 5.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 413 | 68 | 75% | 6.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 408 | 30 | 33% | 10.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 379 | 64 | 70% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 370 | 68 | 75% | 5.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 210 | 24 | 26% | 8.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 18 | 20% | 0.8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
38
Citations per inspection
6.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 38 citations resulted from standard inspections; 11 of 38 resulted from complaint investigations; and 10 of 38 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
38 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation
Aug 20, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 20, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Aug 20, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Aug 20, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
96
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(5.2%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
82
(85.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
9
(9.4%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
40
Total Specialty Beds
35.7%
of Bed Capacity
1
AIDS Care Beds ⓘ
0.9%
6
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
5.4%
2
Dialysis Beds ⓘ
1.8%
5
Hospice Beds ⓘ
4.5%
3
Ventilator Beds ⓘ
2.7%
23
Other Specialized Rehab Beds ⓘ
20.5%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
18.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
18.6
59% 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.
31.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
31.3
54% 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
38.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
38.5%
87% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
47.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
47.5%
102% 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
7.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
7.9%
54% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.9%
39% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.1%
51% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.1%
41% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.7%
7% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.1%
51% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
53.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
53.5%
44% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.62
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.62
38% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.61
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.19
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.19
57% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.77
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
17% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.5%
13% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
6.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
6.1%
92% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 76.2%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.8%
7% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 27.8%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.4%
36% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 14.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
61.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
61.8%
15% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.9%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.9%
18% better 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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for St. Margaret’s Family of Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
87.4%
↓ 3.5pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$255,815
↓ ~$223K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$5,158,070
↑ ~$23K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-2.1%
↓ 1.9pp vs 2023
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