JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER
Nursing home in New Orleans, LA
📍 4502 GENERAL MEYER AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 4 / 5 Inspection: 4 / 5 Staffing: 2 / 5 Quality: 3 / 5 Beds: 108 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER Overview
JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in New Orleans, LA with 108 certified beds.
Facility details include ownership listed as For profit - Corporation, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 4 / 5, staffing rated 2 / 5, health inspections rated 4 / 5, quality measures rated 3 / 5.
Inspection records list 1 fine totalling $5,055.00.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.108; nursing staff turnover: 38.8%.
Families in New Orleans often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER a Good Nursing Home?
JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 / 5. This is an above-average overall score based on the available CMS star ratings. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 2 / 5, health inspections are 4 / 5, quality measures are 3 / 5. The available data lists 1 fine totalling $5,055.00.
JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 4 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 4 / 5
Staffing Rating: 2 / 5
Quality Rating: 3 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 2 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 26.00
Number of Fines: 1
Total Fines: $5,055.00
JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 195204
Address: 4502 GENERAL MEYER AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131
County / Parish: Orleans
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 108
Average Residents Per Day: 129.1
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.108
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 1.369
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.108, LPN hours: 1.369.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 38.8%
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 129.1, total nursing staff turnover: 38.8%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER?
JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 / 5.
How many beds does JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER have?
JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER has 108 certified beds.
Is JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER Medicare or Medicaid certified?
JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER is listed as 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.