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Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Ctr

4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70131

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(504) 361-7923

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,253

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,241
  • Average State Price: $3,273
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Ctr Description

    Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Ctr is a community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.3 miles outside the town of Terrytown, Louisiana. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 23 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 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

    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

    7.9
    Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Ctr
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 27 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 23 communities in New Orleans
  • Ranking in State: 203 out of 386 communities in LA


  • Review Summary

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

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers appreciate the cleanliness and efficient management of the facility.
    • Jo Ellen’s Smith’s Physical Therapy received high praise for its comprehensive care, lively atmosphere, and the role of music in the healing process.
    • Several comments highlight the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, noting their patience and tolerance, especially with challenging residents.
    • Some reviewers describe the place as wonderful for retiring loved ones, well-staffed, and maintaining a clean environment.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One visitor reported an encounter with a rude staff member during weekend visits.
    • Concerns were raised about the facility being corrupt, filthy, and unsafe, with one reviewer advising against placing loved ones in their care.
    • Complaints about the smell of the facility and the perceived indifference of the nursing staff to residents' needs, including slow response times and dishonest communication.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some reviews mention a clean environment and absence of unpleasant odors, at least one reviewer noted a persistent smell.
    • The staff's friendliness and the facility's cleanliness were mentioned positively, but these aspects are contrasted by reports of negative experiences and concerns about resident care.


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    Health

    Wander Guard system

    Fall prevention program

    Wound care

    Contracture prevention and management

    Speech and language groups

    Seating and positioning assessments


    Services

    Personalized care

    Individualized care plans

    Respite services

    Supportive care

    Social services

    Hospice/palliative care


    Activities

    Activities tailored to past history & lifestyle

    Common patio area

    Outdoor covered patio area

    Enclosed grounds

    Group exercises

    Staff and/or family in-services


    Community Amenities

    Covered patio

    Elegant dining room

    Dining area

    Sunroom

    Therapy gym

    Garden boxes


    Room Amenities

    Private bathroom

    Resident call system

    Vaulted ceilings

    Free wireless internet

    Wireless internet access

    Call system in every room


    Dining

    Hearty meals

    Down home favorites

    Special dietary accommodations

    Nutritious and tasty meals

    Three meals per day

    Dietitian


    Pet

    Pets



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Aug. 19, 1986
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 180
    Total current residents: 123
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $5000


    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.

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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
    2021-06-16 2021-08-11 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-10-21 2022-12-02 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2023-03-23 2023-04-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2023-03-23 2023-04-28 B 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.
    2023-03-23 2023-04-28 B 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.
    2023-03-23 2023-04-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2023-03-23 2023-04-28 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.
    2023-03-23 2023-04-28 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-06-28 2022-08-05 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2023-03-23 $5,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Terrytown which is 2.3 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

    Winn-Dixie
    0.8 miles away
    Rouses
    1.2 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.8 miles away
    Faubourg Fresh Market
    2.8 miles away
    Winn-Dixie Marketplace
    2.9 miles away

    Transportation

    Algiers Point Ferry Terminal
    3.2 miles away
    Erato Street Wharf
    3.3 miles away
    John Churchill Chase Street
    3.3 miles away
    Julia Street
    3.4 miles away
    Canal Street Ferry Terminal
    3.4 miles away

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    Banks

    Bank of Louisiana
    2.2 miles away
    Regions Bank
    3.2 miles away
    Whitney
    3.5 miles away
    Omni Bank
    3.8 miles away
    Whitney Bank
    3.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Bernard Parish Hospital
    1.7 miles away
    Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus
    3.6 miles away
    Saint Charles Surgical Hospital
    4.2 miles away
    Tulane Medical Center
    4.3 miles away
    University Medical Center
    4.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    2.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.7 miles away
    Royal Pharmacy
    3.7 miles away
    Rite Aid
    5.2 miles away
    CVS
    5.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Oak Tree Family Dentistry
    3.4 miles away
    Outshine Family Dental
    8.7 miles away
    Smile Doctors
    8.7 miles away
    Charvet Dental Center
    9.6 miles away
    Jefferson Dental Care
    9.7 miles away

    Parks

    Chalmette Battlefield
    0.8 miles away
    Norman Playground
    1.1 miles away
    New Orleans
    1.1 miles away
    Behrman Memorial Park
    1.3 miles away
    Bodenger Park
    1.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

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

    Shopping

    Oakwood Center
    2.0 miles away
    The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk
    3.3 miles away
    Crafts Bazaar
    3.6 miles away
    Shops of The Colonnade
    3.6 miles away
    Shops at Canal Place
    3.6 miles away

    Culture

    Zeitgeist Theatre and Lounge
    1.6 miles away
    Saint Bernard Parish Civic Auditorium
    2.1 miles away
    New Orleans Community Print Shop & Darkroom
    2.7 miles away
    The Guardians Institute
    3.2 miles away
    The New Movement Theater
    3.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Round House Bar & Grill
    2.2 miles away
    Sunny Side Up
    2.3 miles away
    The Joint
    2.5 miles away
    Elizabeth's
    2.7 miles away
    Pizza Delicious
    2.8 miles away

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