Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
New Orleans, LA, 70131
Orleans County benchmark
Average nursing home: $8,238 – $12,111/month
Based on 18 facilities in Orleans County
State inspection record
Last inspected: March 19, 2025
6 deficiencies found during last health inspection.
View full state inspection reportDetailed inspection findings
Deficiencies by category
Individual citations (5 of 6)
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
About severity codes: A-C = minimal harm, D-F = more than minimal harm, G-I = actual harm, J-L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services).
Inspection timeline
January 15, 2026
2 deficiencies found
August 5, 2025
1 deficiency found
March 19, 2025
3 deficiencies found
Questions to ask on your tour
Personalized questions based on Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center's actual inspection history and care type.
Based on inspection history
- 1.How often are care plans updated?
- 2.Who participates in care planning meetings?
- 3.How are medications stored and tracked?
- 4.What is the medication error rate?
- 5.How is care plan compliance monitored?
- 6.What steps have you taken to address past quality of care issues?
- 7.How quickly are call bells answered on average?
Essential questions
- •What is the all-in monthly cost, including all fees and surcharges?
- •What is the staff-to-resident ratio during day and night shifts?
- •How do you handle medical emergencies?
- •Can I see a copy of your most recent state inspection report?
- •What happens if my loved one's care needs change?
- •Can I speak with current residents or family members?
- •What is the community fee and is it refundable?
- •What are the contract cancellation terms?
Tip: Bring a notepad and take notes. Visit at different times of day. Ask to see the dining room during a meal.
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About
A licensed skilled nursing facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, providing 24-hour medical supervision and comprehensive care for seniors.
Languages spoken
English
Capacity
108 beds
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