Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70131
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is a nursing home in New Orleans, Louisiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (504) 361-7923
- Last standard health inspection
- March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 180
- Residents per day, on average
- 115.1
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Priority Group Holdings, L.L.C.
- Chain
- Priority Management
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Louisiana average (13 vs 24).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on March 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 4 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 15, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 5, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2025.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on March 19, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 5, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on March 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 14, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BAUDER FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 25% · since 08/20/2021
- FBGM, L.L.C.5% or greater direct ownership interest · 25% · since 10/01/2016
- BOULWARE, DOUGLASDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 07/23/2015
- BAUDER, KELLY5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 6% · since 08/20/2021
- BAUDER, MADISON5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 6% · since 08/20/2021
- BAUDER, PARKER5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 6% · since 08/20/2021
- BOULWARE, KAREN5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 13% · since 10/01/2016
- BAUDER, WILLIAMIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/20/2021
- BOULWARE, STEVENIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 10/01/2016
- PRIORITY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2016
- BOULWARE, DOUGLASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/23/2015
- BOULWARE, STEVENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2023
Questions
When was Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center last inspected?
CMS lists March 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since December 14, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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