The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
St Jude's Health & Wellness Center
New Orleans, LA · Medicare-certified · 116 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
St Jude's Health & Wellness Center in New Orleans has a 1-star overall rating, with 1 star for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 2 stars for quality measures. It also has a recent abuse citation, $337,865 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 4.14 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1359 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $337,865recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1359.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.26
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.41
- Nurse aides
- 2.46
- Weekend nursing
- 3.73
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 72%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
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).
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.6%3.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.6%9.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.8%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.7%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.6%13.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—14.3%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.9%1.1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.3%3.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.9%9.8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—31.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—95.1%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure nurse aides were properly trained and competent to provide safe care. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 728 — 42 CFR §483.35(e) — S/S: L
The home failed to provide timely, quality lab services and tests needed by residents. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 770 — 42 CFR §483.50 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,345 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $320,520 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 6 fines · $389,089 in total fines.
- $17,345
Federal fine
Jan 23, 2026
- $320,520
Federal fine
Jan 30, 2025
- $16,801
Federal fine
Feb 8, 2024
- $8,811
Federal fine
Feb 8, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 7, 2019
Now operated by St. Jude's Health & Wellness Center, previously Unity Nursing & Rehab Center.
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Occupancy
- 77 residents on an average day (66% of 116 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 25 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.