ElderGrade
B

70/100

Above average

St. Margaret's Daughters Home

3525 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119

CMS 2/5 stars #5 of 11 in Orleans County (504) 279-6414
Certified beds
112
Occupancy
92%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

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

24/30

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

  • -6 for 34 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

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

  • 4.68 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.32 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

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

  • 57% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

10/10

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

  • No federal fines on record

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 4.08 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.32 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.70 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 57.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 34 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 20, 2025 (1 year ago).

D May 20, 2026 F0740 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 20, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 20, 2025 F0761

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

E Aug 20, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 20, 2025 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 20, 2025 F0925 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 20, 2025 F0554 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 20, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
THE ST. MARGARET'S DAUGHTERS Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ARNOLD, PAT Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DALTON, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STANSBERRY, LAWRENCE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STANSBERRY, LEE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SWEET, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WILLS, ANTONY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DION, MARIANNA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STANSBERRY, LAWRENCE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ARNOLD, PAT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DALTON, JOHN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DION, MARIANNA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about St. Margaret's Daughters Home

What is the ElderGrade for St. Margaret's Daughters Home? +

St. Margaret's Daughters Home holds an ElderGrade of B (70 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". 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. Margaret's Daughters Home? +

Residents receive an average of 4.08 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has St. Margaret's Daughters Home been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 34 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does St. Margaret's Daughters Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, St. Margaret's Daughters Home 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.