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HomeLouisianaJo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 701315043617923
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
108
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $5,055

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 108 certified beds with an average of 129.1 residents per day (120% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Mar 19, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $5,055 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.53 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 38.8%

• Part of the Priority Management chain (38 facilities)

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in New Orleans, Louisiana with 108 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. The facility scored above average compared to Louisiana facilities.

Beds
108
Avg Residents/Day
129.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 19, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Orleans
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
26.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Dec 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Minimal Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Minimal Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$5,055
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 23, 2023
$5,055

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.06 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.37 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.53 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.96 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.8%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (14)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BAUDER FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization25%Aug 20, 2021
FBGM, L.L.C.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization25%Oct 1, 2016
BOULWARE, DOUGLAS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jul 23, 2015
BAUDER, KELLY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual6%Aug 20, 2021
BAUDER, MADISON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual6%Aug 20, 2021
BAUDER, PARKER5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual6%Aug 20, 2021
BAUDER, WILLIAM5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual6%Aug 20, 2021
BOULWARE, KAREN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual13%Oct 1, 2016
BOULWARE, STEVEN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual13%Oct 1, 2016
PRIORITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2016
BOULWARE, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 23, 2015
BOULWARE, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
BAUDER FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 20, 2021
FBGM, L.L.C.5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?▾
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 19, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $5,055 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?▾
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center provides 3.53 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.11 RN hours, 1.37 LPN hours, and 2.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.8%.
How many beds does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center have?▾
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has 108 certified beds with an average of 129.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 120% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Priority Management chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?▾
Yes, there are 10 other nursing homes in New Orleans, Louisiana with an average rating of 2.4/5. You can compare all facilities on the New Orleans nursing homes page.

Part of Priority Management

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