St Jude’s Health & Wellness Center
A nursing home in New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
450a S Claiborne Ave, Fl 6, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112. (504) 895-3953.
- Cited for abuse (CMS flag)
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.
- 1of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- 16 health citations at the latest inspection cycle Louisiana average: 6.2
- 4.16 nurse hours per resident per day Louisiana average: 3.82
- 6 fines in the last three years (needs attention)
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean8
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Scope and severity (A to L)
- CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
- Nurse staffing hours
- The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
- Fines and payment denials
- A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
- Immediate jeopardy
- CMS’s most serious finding: the place’s failure to meet a rule caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to someone in its care. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 489.3.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
16 health citations at the latest inspection cycle
The Louisiana average is 6.2.
Last standard inspection Jan 23, 2026.
Most serious in three years: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J), at a complaint inspection on Mar 5, 2026
CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those citations happened
56 citations in 12 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (L). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
All 56 citations in the last three years
Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7)., from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 27 came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Jun 24, 2026: complaint inspection6 citations
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Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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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.
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Allow residents to easily view the nursing home’s survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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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.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Mar 5, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jan 23, 2026: standard inspection2 citations
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Jan 23, 2026: standard and complaint inspection5 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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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.
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Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Oct 1, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Sep 10, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Mar 13, 2025: complaint inspection5 citations
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Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
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Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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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.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 30, 2025: standard inspection16 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Honor the resident’s right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
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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.
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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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.
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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.
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Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
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Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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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.
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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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.
Dec 6, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 26, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
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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.
Jul 31, 2024: complaint inspection3 citations
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Apr 8, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations
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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.
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Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Feb 8, 2024: standard inspection11 citations
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Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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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.
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Observe each nurse aide’s job performance and give regular training.
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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.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Allow residents to easily view the nursing home’s survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Nov 20, 2000.
- Not on CMS’s special focus list.
- CMS marks it with its abuse icon: cited for abuse or neglect that harmed a resident.
- No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
- CMS lists its ownership as non profit, other.
- 116 certified beds.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been fined or penalized?
- 6 fines in the last three years, $389,089 in all.
- No Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
- 27 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Date | Kind | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Fine | $17,345 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Fine | $320,520 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Fine | $8,811 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Fine | $8,811 |
Who does the caring?
4.16 nurse hours per resident per day
The Louisiana average is 3.82.
CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana average |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident per day | 4.16 | 3.82 |
| Of which registered nurses | 0.24 | 0.31 |
| At weekends | 3.74 | 3.24 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 65.8% | 47.1% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50% | 38.7% |
| Administrators who left | 1 | Not given |
Who owns it?
- St. Margaret’s Foundation owns 100% directly since May 11, 2015.
- 8 owners or officers are people: Lawrence E Stansberry (corporate officer, 100%); Lawrence E Stansberry (runs it (operational or managerial control), 100%); Courtney J. Broussard (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Courtney J. Broussard (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Lawrence E Stansberry (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); David A Myers (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Marianna R Dion (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Marianna R Dion (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret’s Foundation | Owns 5% or more directly | 100% | May 11, 2015 |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Dec 1, 2023 |
How do residents fare?
- CMS rates its quality measures 2 of 5 (Louisiana average 2.4).
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Among the 12 nearest homes, within 5.2 miles, this one had the 2nd most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (16; the middle value was 4).
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Place | Miles away | Citations, latest cycle |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude’s Health & Wellness Center This nursing home | 16 | |
| St. Margaret’s Daughters Home | 1.5 | 16 |
| Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center | 2.2 | 0 |
| Covenant Home | 3.4 | 1 |
| St. Bernard Nursing & Rehab | 3.6 | 20 |
| John J Hainkel Jr Home and Rehabilitation Center | 3.6 | 0 |
| Jefferson Healthcare Center | 4.3 | 5 |
| Wynhoven Community Care Center | 4.5 | 2 |
| Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center | 4.5 | 5 |
| Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village | 4.6 | 5 |
| Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility | 4.7 | 0 |
| Marrero Healthcare Center | 5.2 | 3 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
- Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
- CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
- Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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