Nursing Homes · New Orleans, LA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
St Jude's Health & Wellness Center
450A S Claiborne Ave, FL 6 · New Orleans, LA 70112 · 116 certified beds
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About St Jude's Health & Wellness Center
St Jude's Health & Wellness Center is a nursing home in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its capacity is 116 beds, below the Orleans Parish median of 138 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of St. Margaret's Foundation. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 53 citations, the most recent on March 5, 2026. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.16 hours per resident per day. It is one of 12 nursing homes listed in New Orleans. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (53)
Records from July 2023 to March 2026.
March 5, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy.
March 5, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 9, 2026.
October 1, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 24, 2025.
September 10, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 24, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 16, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 16, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 16, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 16, 2025.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $389,089
January 23, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,345 against this nursing home on January 23, 2026.
January 30, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $320,520 against this nursing home on January 30, 2025.
February 8, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,811 against this nursing home on February 8, 2024.
February 8, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,801 against this nursing home on February 8, 2024.
February 8, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,801 against this nursing home on February 8, 2024.
February 8, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,811 against this nursing home on February 8, 2024.
Staffing
4.16 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.29 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Other
- Parent company: St. Margaret's Foundation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Louisiana.
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