What are the staffing levels at JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER?

JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER reports 3.67 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.15 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.11 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).

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

JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 2 stars, health inspection rating is 4 stars, and quality measure rating is 4 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.

How does JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER compare to other Louisiana nursing homes?

The Louisiana average is 3.28 total HPRD and 0.48 RN HPRD. JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER's total HPRD of 3.67 is near the state average.

What is the staff turnover rate at JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER?

JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER reports 36% total nursing staff turnover annually (36% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

CMS CCN 195204 · For profit - Corporation

JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER

4502 GENERAL MEYER AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131

Overall CMS Rating

4/5

Staffing Rating

2/5

View on Medicare.gov

Near-average staffing

3.67 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 0.15 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

3.67

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

0.15

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

2.11

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).

RN Hours/Day0.15 hr/day

State 0.48National 0.69

LPN Hours/DayN/A

State 1.05National 0.94

CNA Hours/Day2.11 hr/day

State 1.75National 2.27

Total Nursing Hours/Day3.67 hr/day

State 3.28National 3.89

Weekend Staffing

Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.

Weekend RN HPRD

N/A

National avg 0.48

Weekend Drop vs. Weekday

N/A

Staff Turnover

Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.

Total Nursing Turnover

36%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

N/A

Total Turnover36%

Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Above average

4/5

Health Inspection

Above average

4/5

Staffing

Below average

2/5

Quality Measures

Above average

4/5

Facility Information

Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds: 180
State: Louisiana
ZIP: 70131
Last Inspection: —
CMS CCN: 195204

Penalty & Inspection History

No CMS fines or substantiated complaints on record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER?: JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER reports 3.67 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.15 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.11 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
What is the CMS rating for JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER?: JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 2 stars, health inspection rating is 4 stars, and quality measure rating is 4 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER compare to other Louisiana nursing homes?: The Louisiana average is 3.28 total HPRD and 0.48 RN HPRD. JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER's total HPRD of 3.67 is near the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER?: JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER reports 36% total nursing staff turnover annually (36% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.