ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB
4021 RONEAGLE WAY, New Orleans, LA 70122
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB Compares
ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB is a 127-bed for-profit nursing facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (35.1%) is above the Louisiana average of 27.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 127 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New Orleans, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.9% — worse than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 35.1% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (26% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB with other nursing homes in New Orleans.
How is ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB addressing its health inspections 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.
What practices help ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.7% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 127 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ST BERNARD NURSING & REHAB lag behind other New Orleans options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 11 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around New Orleans
New Orleans sits in Orleans Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 57,867 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 37.2 years
- Median household income
- $43,258
- Median home value
- $250,000
Demographics for Orleans Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Orleans.
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