EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF
4200 HOUMA BLVD, Metairie, LA 70002
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF Compares
EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF is a 49-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Metairie, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (28.9%) is above the Louisiana average of 27.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 49 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 43% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Metairie, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.9% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF with other nursing homes in Metairie.
How is EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
Why is EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 43% occupancy across 49 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How do residents and families raise concerns at EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What explains EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF's rating advantage in Metairie?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL - SNF?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Metairie
Metairie sits in Jefferson Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 74,514 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $54,825
- Median home value
- $193,600
Demographics for Jefferson Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Metairie.
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