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Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility
2614 Jefferson Hwy, 3rd Floor, Jefferson, LA 70121
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Jefferson, Louisiana, certified for 30 beds and caring for about 30 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Louisiana median of 2; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 3, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 18.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.8 hours per resident per day (1.8 RN), above the Louisiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 25.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Louisiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 6 | 25 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.0 | 18.5 | 18.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.8 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.6% | 42.0% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,186 | $46,261 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 in the county, 265 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Louisiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Mar 2026, 10 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×4 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2025 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2024 | Fine | $8,186 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Louisiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.6%, RNs 20.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Louisiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Ochsner Clinic Foundation.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/1966 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/1966 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson General Hospital - SNF | Metairie | 49 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12.2 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| John A. Stassi II Community Care Center | Metairie | 124 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 16.9 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Marrero Healthcare Center | Marrero | 105 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 17.1 | $46K | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Bayside Healthcare Center | Gretna | 151 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 13.9 | — | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Wynhoven Community Care Center | Marrero | 188 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 10.6 | $48K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Colonial Oaks Living Center | Metairie | 110 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 22.7 | — | 5 May 2026 |
| Chateau Living Center | Kenner | 215 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 27.9 | $160K | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Jefferson Healthcare Center | Jefferson | 222 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 17.6 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
All 12 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility been cited for?
6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Louisiana median is 21 per facility.
Has Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.8 hours per resident per day against a Louisiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.