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Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is a for profit - corporation nursing facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★★☆ (4 of 5).

FieldValue
Address4502 General Meyer Avenue
CityNew Orleans, LA 70131
CountyOrleans
Phone5043617923
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Certified beds180
Average residents/day119.4
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid)1986-08-19

CMS star ratings

RatingStars
Overall rating★★★★☆ (4 of 5)
Health inspection rating★★★★☆ (4 of 5)
Quality measure (QM) rating★★★★☆ (4 of 5)
Staffing rating★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5)

CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.

Staffing and turnover

Nurse aide hours2.11 h/resident/day
LPN hours1.41 h/resident/day
RN hours0.15 h/resident/day
Total nurse hours3.67 h/resident/day
Weekend nurse hours3.06 h/resident/day
Total nursing turnover35.6%

Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.

Part of the PRIORITY MANAGEMENT chain (38 facilities, chain average overall rating 2.9 stars).

Location and contact

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is at 4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70131 in Orleans. Call 5043617923 for admissions and visits.

Nearby nursing homes

Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village 2.2 km · New Orleans · ★★★★☆ (4 of 5)Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center 3.0 km · New Orleans · ★★★★☆ (4 of 5)St Jude's Health & Wellness Center 7.3 km · New Orleans · ★☆☆☆☆ (1 of 5)Bayside Healthcare Center 8.0 km · Gretna · ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5)Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family 8.6 km · New Orleans · ★☆☆☆☆ (1 of 5)St. Margaret's Daughters Home 9.3 km · New Orleans · ★☆☆☆☆ (1 of 5)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CMS rating of Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5).

How many beds does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center have?

It is certified for 180 beds and averages 119.4 residents per day.

Who owns Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

It is a for profit - corporation facility, part of the PRIORITY MANAGEMENT chain.