Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center
4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70131
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Priority Management · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 4
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- of 5
- Staffing
- 2
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 108
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Bauder Family Investments, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Fbgm, L.L.C. | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Boulware, Douglas | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Boulware, Karen | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Bauder, William | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Boulware, Steven | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Bauder Family Investments, LLC | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST |
| Fbgm, L.L.C. | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST |
| Priority Management Group, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Boulware, Douglas | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Boulware, Steven | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Boulware, Steven | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF |
| Priority Management Group, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Progressive Rehab Solutions, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Burks, Jonnay | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Daniels, Bertha | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Lipari, Blake | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Orleans County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Care Center CCN 195136 | Shreveport, LA | 3 | 4 | — | Not shown | $0 |
| Baton Rouge Gen Med Ctr, SNF CCN 195139 | Baton Rouge, LA | 4 | 5 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Villa Feliciana Chronic Disease CCN 195150 | Jackson, LA | 1 | 1 | 4 | Shown | $533,504 |
| Willow Wood at Woldenberg Village CCN 195156 | New Orleans, LA | 2 | 3 | 1 | Not shown | $40,248 |
| Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehab CCN 195177 | Slidell, LA | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $507,925 |
| Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility CCN 195180 | Jefferson, LA | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not shown | $8,186 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center's CMS rating?
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center located?
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center is located at 4502 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70131 in Orleans County, and CMS lists 108 certified beds.
Does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.45 across 11 facilities in Orleans County, and 2.5 across Louisiana. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 195204
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 108
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 15 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 0578 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 0688 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 0755 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 0658 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 0842 | B | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 0755 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 0693 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 0755 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 0690 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 31, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 0755 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 14, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 0761 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 14, 2024 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 0692 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 23, 2023 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 0880 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 15, 2023 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.