St Joseph of Harahan
405 Folse Drive, Harahan, LA 70123
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How St Joseph of Harahan Compares
St Joseph of Harahan is a 206-bed for-profit nursing facility in Harahan, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.0%) is above the Louisiana average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 206 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.6% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Louisiana average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.0% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (52% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.4% — 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 St Joseph of Harahan
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St Joseph of Harahan with other nursing homes in Harahan.
How is St Joseph of Harahan 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 Joseph of Harahan keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.6% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is St Joseph of Harahan doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.2% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at St Joseph of Harahan?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at St Joseph of Harahan?
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 Harahan
Harahan 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 Harahan.
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