Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans LA, 70131

Resident Review Score
7.3
|
Loved
Starting price

$5,044

For this area
$$$
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Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is a nursing home in New Orleans, LA, with 180 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $5,044 and range up to $6,418 per month. The average price in the community is $5,731, which is greater than the average cost of $4,694 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is more than the state average. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.8 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.3 hours with licensed nurses (0.1 by an RN and 1.2 by an LPN) and 2.4 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

There are 13 hospitals within 25 miles of Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center. The two closest hospitals are St Bernard Parish Hospital, which is 1.9 miles away, and St Charles Surgical Hospital Llc, which is 4.2 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 3. The quality rating for this facility is 3 and the staff rating is 2.

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(504) 361-7923

Pricing for Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

$4,694Avg. Local Starting Price
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center$5,044

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,004
  • In New Orleans$4,694
  • In LA$4,383

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Resident Review Score
7.3
|
Loved
#2 in New Orleans, LA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved6
Loved4
Good3
Average0
Below Average3

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a mix of feedback from its residents and visitors, though the positive impressions seem to predominate. Many reviews highlight the attentive and hard-working nature of the staff, noting their dedication to maintaining a clean and odor-free environment, which is not always a given in such settings. The physical therapy unit, in particular, earns high praise for its lively atmosphere, fun approach to rehabilitation, and the team's commitment to going above and beyond in the recovery process. The presence of music and a lively tempo is credited with playing a significant role in the healing process, though it is mentioned that the staff are not available on weekends, suggesting the need for patients to find alternative forms of entertainment or solace during these times.
However, despite the largely positive feedback, there are a few negative remarks that cannot be ignored. One reviewer expresses significant dissatisfaction with a staff member who was described as rude, mean, and disrespectful during a weekend visit, indicating that the quality of interaction can vary. Another downside noted in a different review is an occasional disagreeable odor. The recent change in ownership has been met with optimism, hinting at ongoing improvements and an effort to address any lingering concerns. While the testimonials collectively underscore a generally positive experience, the mentioned areas of dissatisfaction suggest room for improvement, particularly in ensuring consistency in staff behavior and further alleviating any issues with odors.

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ANNUAL DATA

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

180
128.8

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

3
2.5

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health inspection

3
3

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quality

0
2.2

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staff

2
2

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Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
0.6

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infection control citations

1
0.8

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fines

1
1.9

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amount of fines

$5,055
$33,562

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Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.4

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total nurse hours

4
3.4

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.2

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weekend rn hours

0
0.3

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

48
53.3

Local Avg

registered nurses

67
46.7

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

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Facility Details

  • Legal name

    JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Federal Provider Number

    195204

  • Provider SSA county code

    350

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    August 19, 1986

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

Outdoor Areas

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

1 Health Complaint Deficiencies

1 Total Incidents Reported

4 Health Standard Deficiencies

5 Total Deficiencies Reported

7 Total Complaints Reported

Occupancy

151 Current Occupants

180 Total Units

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 08/19/1986

Activities & Fitness

Library & Computer Lounge

Care

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Accommodations

Outdoor Areas

Hospitals

Seaside Behavioral Center

4201 Woodland Dr

Distance: 1.8 miles

Crescent City Specialty Hospital

535 Commerce St Ste B

Distance: 3.7 miles

Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank

2500 Belle Chasse Hwy

Distance: 3.7 miles

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Distance: 0.2 miles

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Distance: 0.4 miles

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4000 Macarthur Boulevard, New Orleans

Distance: 0.8 miles

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N/A
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