St Jude's Health & Wellness Center
450A S CLaiborne Ave, Fl 6, New Orleans, LA 70112
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How St Jude's Health & Wellness Center Compares
St Jude's Health & Wellness Center is a 116-bed nonprofit nursing facility in New Orleans, 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 health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (36.1%) is above the Louisiana average of 27.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 116 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% 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
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (26% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (28% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.1% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8% (30% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask St Jude's Health & Wellness Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St Jude's Health & Wellness Center with other nursing homes in New Orleans.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for St Jude's Health & Wellness Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is St Jude's Health & Wellness Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help St Jude's Health & Wellness Center 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 is St Jude's Health & Wellness Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.5% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is St Jude's Health & Wellness Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 116 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at St Jude's Health & Wellness Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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