The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
JEFFERSON, LA · Medicare-certified · 30 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
5 of 5 overall
5 of 5 stars overall. It has top health inspection and staffing ratings, staffing above the federal benchmark (6.60 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), a 3 of 5 quality-measures rating, and a recent federal penalty with $8,186 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
6.5991 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $8,186recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.5991.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.66
- Licensed practical nurses
- 2.87
- Nurse aides
- 2.07
- Weekend nursing
- 5.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 20%
Registered nurse turnover: 10%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.6%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure it was properly licensed and following all required laws, rules, and professional standards. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 836 — 42 CFR §483.70(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,186 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,186 in total fines.
- $8,186
Federal fine
May 22, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 30.5 residents on an average day (102% of 30 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 41 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.