Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70131
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $5,055
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.10 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.37 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.06 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.08 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 4 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 108 certified beds · ~129 avg residents/day (120% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is a 108-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The center holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, underpinned by a 4-star health inspection rating and a 3-star quality measures rating. Records indicate a 2-star staffing rating, reflecting the level of nursing hours provided per resident.
Location
4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70131, New Orleans, LA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?
- Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center score on health inspections?
- Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?
- Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center have?
- Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has 108 certified beds.
- Does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center located?
- Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is located at 4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70131, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- How can I contact Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?
- You can reach Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center by phone at +1 504-361-7923.
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About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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