St Jude'S Health & Wellness Center
New Orleans, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195517) · 116 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 6 totaling $389,089
Phone: (504) 895-3953 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Jude'S Health & Wellness Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
St Jude'S Health & Wellness Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.1%.
St Jude'S Health & Wellness Center has 6 federal fines on record totaling $389,089.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
St Jude'S Health & Wellness Center is a non-profit nursing home in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 116 certified beds and an average of 77.0 residents. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on November 20, 2000.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 4.14 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.26 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $389,089.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details of the underlying findings.
This facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months. No chain affiliation data is provided for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 2.52 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 72.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $389,089.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status was reported in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 116 certified beds and an average of 77.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated under non-profit (other) ownership; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on November 20, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5048953953 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5048953953 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195517?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.