Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70131 · (504) 361-7923
For profit - Corporation · 180 certified beds
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 3 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 12, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.March 12, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.March 12, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 12, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.January 15, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 15, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 5, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 5, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 14, 2023 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 14, 2023 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.67 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.15 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.41 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.6% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 180 |
| Average residents per day | 119.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center New Orleans · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility New Orleans · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Covenant Home New Orleans · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center New Orleans · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village New Orleans · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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