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 July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
St Jude's Health & Wellness Center has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, a recent abuse citation, and $337,865 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is 3 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 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: March 5, 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 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.