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ST JUDE'S HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

450A S CLAIBORNE AVE, FL 6, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Score: 3 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 3/100, St Jude'S Health & Wellness Center ranks in the bottom tier of Louisiana nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

St Jude'S Health & Wellness Center provides above-average staffing with 4.49 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 51 deficiencies at St Jude'S Health & Wellness Center, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.49 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.22 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.44 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.83 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.09 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.17 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

51
Total Deficiencies
Jan 22, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 46 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jan 22, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0800 Severity D
    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.1% 3.0% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

8 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $389,001

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 3 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
116
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
28