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Our Lady Of Wisdom Health Care Center

5600 General De Gaulle Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,983

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,610
  • Average State Price: $3,646
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Our Lady Of Wisdom Health Care Center Description

    Our Lady Of Wisdom Health Care Center is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care and skilled nursing and is about 2.1 miles outside the town of Terrytown, Louisiana. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 making it the 18th highest rated community in the city out of 23 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.1
    Our Lady Of Wisdom Health Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 21 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 18 out of 23 communities in New Orleans
  • Ranking in State: 309 out of 386 communities in LA
  • Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews express concern over inadequate staffing levels, leading to neglect and insufficient care for residents.
    • Complaints about unprofessional behavior and poor management, specifically mentioning issues with scheduling and staff attitudes.
    • There are reports of personal belongings going missing or being stolen, highlighting concerns over security and resident property.
    • Some reviewers noted a decline in the quality of the facility and care after changes in ownership or management.
    • Positive feedback includes appreciation for special efforts to boost resident spirits during difficult times, such as the pandemic.
    • There are mentions of the facility being clean and presenting well, with some families having a positive experience with the care provided.
    • However, there are also accounts of residents not being well-attended to, including hygiene and mobility concerns.
    • One review specifically praises the facility as a great place to work and for the care of loved ones, highlighting friendly staff and excellent care.
    • Concerns were raised about specific staff members being abusive or dishonest, with calls for their dismissal.
    • Difficulty in communication with the admissions coordinator was reported, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.

    Note: These summaries reflect a range of experiences and opinions. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to conduct thorough research and visit facilities in person.


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    Health

    Hospice Care

    Skilled Nursing

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Rehabilitation Services


    Services

    Rehab To Home


    Activities

    Daily Mass

    Music

    Recreation

    Special Events


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Salon

    Auditorium

    Courtyard

    Gift Shop

    Libraries

    Comfortable Common Areas


    Room Amenities

    Private Rooms

    Semi-Private Rooms

    Flat Screen Televisions

    Vaulted Ceilings


    Dining

    Meal Options



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 17, 2000
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 138
    Total current residents: 93
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Special Focus Status Candidate: Yes
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $108522


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-01 2023-06-24 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2022-07-11 2022-08-17 E Construction Deficiencies Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
    2022-07-11 2022-10-03 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2022-07-11 2022-08-17 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-07-11 2022-09-21 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-07-27 2021-11-03 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-07-27 2021-12-01 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-06 2023-07-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-04 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-04 K Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-04 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-04 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-04 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-04 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-04 K Administration Deficiencies Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-04 K Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-04 L Infection Control Deficiencies Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-04 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    2021-10-26 2021-12-08 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-10-26 2021-12-08 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies 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.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
    2022-07-14 2022-08-26 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-09-25 2020-10-21 K Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-09-25 $107,872
    2020-12-28 $650

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2021-07-29 40

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Terrytown which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 23,319 (small town).
    • The average income is $63,320, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 86
      • Low Temperature: 56
      • Average Temperature: 73.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 184 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 179 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.9 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 4.46% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 5.56% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 56% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 34% White.

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    Supermarkets

    Rouses
    1.1 miles away
    Winn-Dixie
    1.2 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.4 miles away
    Hong Kong Supermarket
    1.9 miles away
    Rouses Market
    2.4 miles away

    Transportation

    Erato Street Wharf
    4.3 miles away
    John Churchill Chase Street
    4.4 miles away
    Julia Street
    4.5 miles away
    Algiers Point Ferry Terminal
    4.5 miles away
    Poydras Street
    4.7 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Bank of Louisiana
    2.7 miles away
    Regions Bank
    3.4 miles away
    West Bank
    4.6 miles away
    Whitney Bank
    5.0 miles away
    Iberia Bank
    5.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus
    2.6 miles away
    Saint Bernard Parish Hospital
    2.9 miles away
    United Medical Rehabilitation Hospitals
    3.7 miles away
    Saint Charles Surgical Hospital
    5.1 miles away
    Tulane Medical Center
    5.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    2.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.0 miles away
    Royal Pharmacy
    5.2 miles away
    Rite Aid
    6.5 miles away
    CVS
    6.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Oak Tree Family Dentistry
    3.4 miles away
    Outshine Family Dental
    10.1 miles away
    Smile Doctors
    10.1 miles away
    Jefferson Dental Care
    10.7 miles away
    Dr. Gerard J. Martin D.D.S.
    10.8 miles away

    Parks

    Norman Playground
    0.5 miles away
    Brechtel Park
    0.6 miles away
    Cut-Off Playground
    1.1 miles away
    Chalmette Battlefield
    1.8 miles away
    Bodenger Park
    1.9 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France
    5.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Oakwood Center
    2.5 miles away
    The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk
    4.4 miles away
    Shops at Canal Place
    4.8 miles away
    The Marketplace at Jackson Brewery
    5.0 miles away
    The Shops at Jax Brewery
    5.0 miles away

    Culture

    Saint Bernard Parish Civic Auditorium
    3.1 miles away
    Zeitgeist Theatre and Lounge
    3.2 miles away
    Painting with a Twist
    3.4 miles away
    New Orleans Community Print Shop & Darkroom
    4.3 miles away
    Galería de arte
    4.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    El Patron Mexican Grill
    2.6 miles away
    DiMartinos
    2.6 miles away
    Sunny Side Up
    2.7 miles away
    Round House Bar & Grill
    2.8 miles away
    Piccadilly
    3.1 miles away

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