OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
2614 JEFFERSON HWY, 3RD FLOOR, Jefferson, LA 70121
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Compares
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY is a 30-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Jefferson, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (30.1%) is above the Louisiana average of 27.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 30 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 102% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jefferson, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.1% — 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 OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY with other nursing homes in Jefferson.
What keeps OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
How does OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 102% occupancy across 30 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY's rating advantage in Jefferson?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY?
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 Jefferson
Jefferson 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 Jefferson.
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