St Jude's Health & Wellness CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 450a S Claiborne Ave, Fl 6, New Orleans, LA 70112
- CCN
- 195517
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, other
- Certified beds
- 116
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 77
- CMS flags
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CMS gives St Jude's Health & Wellness Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 23 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 17 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Louisiana is 6. CMS lists 6 fines with a total of $389,089 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Orleans Parish median | Louisiana median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 11 homes in the parish, 265 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Louisiana median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 23 Jan 2026 | 17 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 30 Jan 2025 | 23 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 16 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | |||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 17 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 1 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 23 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | K | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 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. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 16 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2024 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | L | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | Fine | $17,345 | |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Fine | $320,520 | |
| 8 Feb 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | |
| 8 Feb 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | |
| 8 Feb 2024 | Fine | $8,811 | |
| 8 Feb 2024 | Fine | $8,811 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Louisiana median | Louisiana average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.14 | 3.60 | 3.73 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.26 | 0.20 | 0.30 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.41 | 1.15 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.46 | 2.27 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.73 | 3.10 | 3.18 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 72.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, Louisiana median
- 47.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- 57.1%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Louisiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.2% | 17.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 14.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.5% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, other
- Legal business name
- STM Ventures LLC
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's Foundation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11 May 2015 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Orleans Parish
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's Daughters Home | New Orleans | 2 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 20 Aug 2025 | |
| Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center | New Orleans | 2 of 5 | 4 | $36,265 | 4 Jun 2025 | |
| Covenant Home | New Orleans | 4 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 20 May 2026 | |
| St Bernard Nursing & Rehab | New Orleans | 1 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 10 Jun 2025 | |
| John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center | New Orleans | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 16 Apr 2026 | |
| Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center | New Orleans | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 12 Mar 2026 | |
| Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village | New Orleans | 3 of 5 | 7 | $40,248 | 2 Jul 2025 | |
| Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family | New Orleans | 1 of 5 | 12 | $156,653 | 27 Aug 2025 | |
| Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center | New Orleans | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 17 Jun 2026 | |
| Ferncrest Manor Living Center | New Orleans | 1 of 5 | 11 | $282,413 | 20 May 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of St Jude's Health & Wellness Center (CCN 195517). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/st-jude-s-health-wellness-center-new-orleans-la-195517/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was St Jude's Health & Wellness Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 6 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 30 Jan 2025.
- Who operates St Jude's Health & Wellness Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, other. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is St Jude's Health & Wellness Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Louisiana as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.