St Joseph of Harahan
405 Folse Drive, New Orleans, LA 70123 · (504) 738-7676
For profit - Limited Liability company · 206 certified beds
St Joseph of Harahan has a 1-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 was fined 2 times in the last three years, $210,837 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 3, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 3, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 3, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.March 3, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 21 citations.
- 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.June 17, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 17, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.June 17, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 17, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 22, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 16, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 16, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 27, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 27, 2025 · F0656 · 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.March 27, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.October 29, 2024 · F0921 · 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 6, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 3, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 3, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 16, 2024 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 16, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 26, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.March 13, 2024 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.March 13, 2024 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.March 13, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 5, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $32,188July 10, 2025
- Fine of $178,649March 27, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 2 daysStarting May 5, 2024
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 | 2.94 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.10 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.19 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.65 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 206 |
| Average residents per day | 175 |
| 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
- Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center New Orleans · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center New Orleans · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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