Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
New Orleans, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195204) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (504) 361-7923 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.15 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.6%, and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is a for-profit nursing home in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, certified for 180 beds with an average daily census of 119.4 residents. The facility has been Medicare- and Medicaid-certified since August 19, 1986, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.67 per resident per day, including 0.15 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is part of the Priority Management chain, which operates 38 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records; families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, with 0.15 RN hours per resident per day and a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.6%, corresponding to a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is recorded for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 180 beds with an average daily census of 119.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Priority Management chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 19, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5043617923 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5043617923 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195204?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.