New Orleans, LA

St Jude's Health & Wellness Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $389,001 in total fines with 28 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

450a S Claiborne Ave, Fl 6, New Orleans, LA

(504) 895-3953

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

116

Certified beds

Average residents

78

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2000-11-20

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.22

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.44

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.83

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.09

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

67%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

72%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.4
2.6
0.8 pts worse
1.9
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.6
2.8
0.2 pts better
1.8
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.3%
92.0%
1.7 pts worse
93.4%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.3%
94.9%
0.6 pts worse
95.5%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.1%
3.4%
0.7 pts worse
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.2%
1.8%
10.4 pts worse
11.4%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.0%
5.2%
0.8 pts worse
5.4%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 8.4%
23.1%
14.7 pts better
19.6%
11.2 pts better
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 21.3%
22.2%
0.9 pts better
16.3%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.6%
20.1%
0.5 pts better
14.9%
4.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.4%
1.6%
1.8 pts worse
1.0%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
2.6%
1.3 pts better
1.7%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 20.8%
16.9%
3.9 pts worse
19.8%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.6%
6.2%
3.4 pts worse
5.1%
4.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 44.1%
83.6%
39.5 pts worse
81.7%
37.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 9.4%
14.7%
5.3 pts better
12.0%
2.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 10.5%
3.3%
7.2 pts worse
1.6%
8.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 31.8%
76.2%
44.4 pts worse
79.7%
47.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 36.0%
27.8%
8.2 pts worse
23.9%
12.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30

28 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-08 · Fire 2024-02-08

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-16 · Fire 2023-03-16

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-16

C · Minimal harm 2025-01-30

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K200 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2024-05-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-03-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-03-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-03-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-03-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-03-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2024-03-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-04-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-04-30

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-23

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-23

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 2026-02-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-23

F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2026-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-23

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2026-03-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-01

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-10-24

K · Immediate jeopardy 2025-03-13

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2025-04-11

K · Immediate jeopardy 2025-03-13

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

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 2025-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F563 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Corrected 2025-03-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-03-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

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 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

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 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

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 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F773 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-30

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2025-03-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-06

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 2025-01-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-26

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-31

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-08-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-31

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 2024-08-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-31

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-08-14

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-04-08

F728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Corrected 2024-05-02

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-04-08

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2024-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2024-03-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

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 2024-03-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2024-03-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2024-03-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-03-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-03-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-03-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

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 2024-03-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-08

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2024-03-24

B · Minimal harm 2024-02-08

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2024-03-24

G · Actual harm 2023-07-12

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-08-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2023-08-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-12

F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2023-08-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2023-04-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-16

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 2023-04-30

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$320,520 2025-01-30

Fine

Fine · fine $320,520

Fine

$8,811 2024-02-08

Fine

Fine · fine $8,811

Fine

$8,811 2024-02-08

Fine

Fine · fine $8,811

Fine

$16,801 2024-02-08

Fine

Fine · fine $16,801

Fine

$16,801 2024-02-08

Fine

Fine · fine $16,801

Fine

$4,008 2023-07-12

Fine

Fine · fine $4,008

Fine

$5,257 2023-07-12

Fine

Fine · fine $5,257

Fine

$7,992 2023-07-12

Fine

Fine · fine $7,992

Fine

Ownership

St. Margaret's Foundation

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2015-05-11
Broussard, Courtney

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-07-22
Dion, Marianna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-02-07
Stansberry, Lawrence

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-05-11
Stansberry, Lawrence

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-05-11

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