Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

Nursing Home · New Orleans, LA

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number195204

Contact & location

4502 General Meyer Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70131
Orleans County
Phone
(504) 361-7923
ZIP code
70131 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
180
Residents per day
119.4 (66% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Priority Group Holdings, L.L.C.
Chain
Priority Management (38 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
August 19, 1986
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.67 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.15 (state 0.30 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.41 (state 1.15 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.11 (state 2.27 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.06 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
35.6 (state 47.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 12, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 1 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-12 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-03-12 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-03-12 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-01-15 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-06
2026-01-15 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-06
2025-08-05 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-21
2025-03-19 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-03-19 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-03-19 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-11
2024-09-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-27
2024-03-07 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-31
2023-12-14 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-14
2023-12-14 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-14
2023-09-07 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-23
2023-08-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Bauder Family Investments, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25%
Fbgm, L.L.C. (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25%
Bauder, Kelly (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
Bauder, Madison (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
Bauder, Parker (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
Boulware, Karen (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 13%
Bauder Family Investments, LLC (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Fbgm, L.L.C. (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Burks, Jonnay (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Daniels, Bertha (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lipari, Blake (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Priority Management Group, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Progressive Rehab Solutions, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Boulware, Douglas (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Bauder, William (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Boulware, Steven (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Boulware, Steven (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Boulware, Douglas (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Boulware, Steven (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Priority Management Group, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Louisiana.

How many beds does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center have?

It has 180 certified beds and cares for about 119 residents per day.

Has Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

It is part of Priority Management and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center?

(504) 361-7923. The facility is located at 4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70131.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.