JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER is a 4-star (above average) rated 108-bed nursing home in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. It has 6 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

jo ellen smith convalescent center

4502 GENERAL MEYER AVENUE · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
4 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.11
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.53
RN Turnover
N/A
Total Staff Turnover
38.8%
Facility Info
Beds
108
Avg. Residents/Day
129
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
6
Complaint Deficiencies
3
Total Fines
$5,055
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
March 2023 Fine $5,055

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER?
JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $5,055.
How many deficiencies does JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER have?
JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER has 6 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER compare to other nursing homes in NEW ORLEANS?
Visit our NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana nursing homes page to see how JO ELLEN SMITH CONVALESCENT CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.