Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-19 · Fire 2025-03-19
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
New Orleans, LA
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $5,055 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies
4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA
(504) 361-7923
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
108
Certified beds
Average residents
129
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Priority Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-08-19
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.11
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.37
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.06
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.96
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
2.6
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.8
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
92.0%
8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.2% |
94.9%
4.3 pts better
|
95.5%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.2% |
3.4%
2.2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.7% |
1.8%
0.1 pts better
|
11.4%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.2% |
5.2%
5 pts better
|
5.4%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.2% |
23.1%
13.9 pts better
|
19.6%
10.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 25.1% |
24.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
8.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.4% |
22.2%
14.8 pts better
|
16.3%
8.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.1% |
20.1%
11 pts better
|
14.9%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 6.0% |
16.9%
10.9 pts better
|
19.8%
13.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.6% |
6.2%
2.6 pts better
|
5.1%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
83.6%
16.4 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.5% |
14.7%
2.2 pts better
|
12.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.5% |
3.3%
1.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.9% |
76.2%
18.7 pts better
|
79.7%
15.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.2% |
27.8%
4.6 pts better
|
23.9%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-07 · Fire 2024-03-07
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-23 · Fire 2023-03-23
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-15
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-02-06
B · Minimal harm
2026-01-15
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-14
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-14
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-01-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-09-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-09
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-04-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-23
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-04-28
B · Minimal harm
2023-03-23
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-04-28
B · Minimal harm
2023-03-23
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$5,055
2023-03-23
Fine
Fine · fine $5,055
Fine
Ownership
Boulware, Douglas
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Bauder Family Investments, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Fbgm, L.l.c.
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Boulware, Karen
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Boulware, Steven
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Bauder, Kelly
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Bauder, Madison
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Bauder, Parker
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Bauder, William
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Bauder Family Investments, LLC
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Boulware, Douglas
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Boulware, Steven
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fbgm, L.l.c.
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Priority Management Group, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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