ElderGrade
F

32/100

Poor

St Jude's Health & Wellness Center

450A S Claiborne Ave, Fl 6, New Orleans, LA 70112

CMS 1/5 stars #11 of 11 in Orleans County (504) 895-3953
Certified beds
116
Occupancy
66%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 7 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $389,089 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 6 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 72%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

0/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 6 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 50 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

25/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.54 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.26 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 72% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

0/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $389,089 in federal fines across 6 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.14 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.26 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.73 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 72.10%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 53 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 23, 2026 (7 months ago).

J Mar 5, 2026 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Mar 5, 2026 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

D Jan 23, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 23, 2026 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 23, 2026 F0657

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 23, 2026 F0761 From a complaint

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 23, 2026 F0800 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 23, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
STANSBERRY, LAWRENCE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BROUSSARD, COURTNEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DION, MARIANNA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STANSBERRY, LAWRENCE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BROUSSARD, COURTNEY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
DION, MARIANNA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MYERS, DAVID Individual ADP OF THE SNF
STANSBERRY, LAWRENCE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
ST. MARGARET'S FOUNDATION Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about St Jude's Health & Wellness Center

What is the ElderGrade for St Jude's Health & Wellness Center? +

St Jude's Health & Wellness Center holds an ElderGrade of F (32 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at St Jude's Health & Wellness Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.14 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has St Jude's Health & Wellness Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 7 of the 53 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does St Jude's Health & Wellness Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, St Jude's Health & Wellness Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.