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JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER

Grade C 78/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
2/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

108

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$5,055

Last Survey

N/A

4502 GENERAL MEYER AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131
5043617923

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.10h
LPN
1.31h
CNA
1.96h
Total
3.37h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

BAUDER FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2021

25%

FBGM, L.L.C.

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Oct 2016

25%

BOULWARE, DOUGLAS

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2015

50%

BAUDER, KELLY

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2021

6%

BAUDER, MADISON

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2021

6%

BAUDER, PARKER

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2021

6%

BAUDER, WILLIAM

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Aug 2021

6%

BOULWARE, KAREN

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Oct 2016

13%

BOULWARE, STEVEN

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Oct 2016

13%

PRIORITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2016

BOULWARE, DOUGLAS

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2015

BOULWARE, STEVEN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2023

BAUDER FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTSince Aug 2021

FBGM, L.L.C.

Organization5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTSince Oct 2016

Penalties & Fines (1)

$5,055total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Mar 23, 2023Fine$5,055

Health Inspection Deficiencies (16)

August 5, 2025Health1 deficiency
0755EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 21, 2025
March 19, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 11, 2025
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 11, 2025
0755EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 11, 2025
September 5, 2024Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 27, 2024
March 7, 2024Health1 deficiency
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 31, 2024
December 14, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 14, 2024
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 14, 2024
September 7, 2023Health1 deficiency
0692EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 23, 2023
August 9, 2023Health1 deficiency
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 15, 2023
March 23, 2023Health6 deficiencies
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0656BNo harm, Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0657BNo harm, Pattern

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 28, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER?

JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 78.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER?

JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER have?

JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER has 16 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER been fined?

Yes. JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER has $5,055 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER have?

JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER has 108 certified beds with approximately 129 current residents (119% occupancy). The facility is located at 4502 GENERAL MEYER AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana 70131. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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