Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
The next survey window likely opens around February 2027
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to ensure antidiabetic medications were administered per physician orders for three residents with diabetes. One resident with type 2 DM did not receive multiple ordered morning doses of Lantus insulin, as confirmed by eMAR review and an LPN interview. Another resident with diabetes mellitus without complications missed a scheduled weekly Ozempic injection, which the responsible LPN acknowledged was not given. A third resident with type 2 DM missed numerous ordered morning doses of Humulin 70/30 insulin, with two LPNs confirming they did not administer the medication on the identified days, and the DON confirming that all three residents should have received their medications as ordered.
The facility failed to properly document blood glucose monitoring for two residents with diabetes who had physician orders for routine blood sugar checks, including pre-meal testing and sliding-scale NovoLOG administration. Record reviews showed multiple instances where required blood sugar values were missing from the eMAR, even though LPNs later stated they had performed the tests but did not record the results. One resident also reported not having morning blood sugars checked as required, and the DON confirmed that the blood sugar levels should have been documented on the identified occasions.
Nursing staff did not administer medications within the required timeframe for two residents, resulting in multiple scheduled medications being given late. Facility policy requires medications to be given within one hour of the prescribed time, and staff confirmed that these delays were not in accordance with physician orders.
The facility failed to accurately reconcile and maintain controlled drugs on Med Cart A. A discrepancy was found in the narcotic count form, as Testosterone Cypionate Injection Solution was administered to a resident but not documented, and the vials were missing. Interviews confirmed inconsistencies in record-keeping, and the DON could not provide the necessary documentation for the missing vials.
A facility failed to develop a care plan for a resident with moderate cognitive impairment who was an active smoker, increasing the risk of smoking-related accidents. Interviews with the MDS Nurse and DON confirmed the absence of a necessary care plan to address smoking risks and interventions.
A resident with a PEG tube was not administered the prescribed water flush rate as ordered by the physician. The resident's PEG tube pump was programmed to deliver a water flush at 125 mL/hr every 4 hours instead of the ordered 130 mL/hr, resulting in a total of 750 mL instead of 780 mL over 24 hours. Staff interviews confirmed the discrepancy in the programming of the PEG tube pump.
A resident with a history of falls did not receive adequate care to prevent future falls. Despite a care plan requiring a call light within reach, non-skid socks, and a mattress on the floor, the resident experienced falls. Observations showed the room was warm with a slippery floor, and the resident was found without the required safety measures in place. The DON confirmed the absence of the mattress and acknowledged the slippery floor as a safety risk.
Failure to Administer Ordered Antidiabetic Medications as Prescribed
Penalty
Summary
The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to ensure medications were administered according to physician orders for three residents with diabetes. Resident #1 had an order for Lantus 26 units subcutaneously twice daily at 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, starting 08/19/2025. Review of the December 2025 eMAR showed no documented evidence that the 8:00 AM Lantus dose was given on 12/11, 12/12, 12/16, 12/17, 12/18, 12/19, 12/22, and 12/25. The January 2026 eMAR likewise showed no documented evidence of the 8:00 AM Lantus dose on 01/01, 01/02, 01/05, 01/06, 01/08, and 01/12. In an interview, the LPN (S3) stated she did not administer Resident #1’s Lantus on the dates noted, and the DON (S1) confirmed that the Lantus had not been administered as ordered and should have been. Resident #2 had a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus without complications and a physician’s order for Ozempic 0.25 mg subcutaneously once weekly on Friday mornings, starting 12/12/2025. The January 2026 eMAR showed the Ozempic dose was not administered on the scheduled morning, 01/02/2026, and S3 LPN confirmed in interview that she did not administer the medication; S1 DON stated the resident should have received Ozempic as ordered. Resident #3, with type 2 diabetes mellitus, had an order for Humulin 70/30, 24 units subcutaneously at 8:00 AM before breakfast, starting 07/07/2024. The December 2025 eMAR showed no documented evidence that the 8:00 AM Humulin 70/30 dose was administered on 12/02, 12/05, 12/16, 12/17, 12/23, 12/26, 12/29, and 12/31, and the January 2026 eMAR showed missing administrations on 01/02, 01/05, 01/06, 01/07, and 01/14. S3 LPN stated she did not administer the Humulin 70/30 on the listed dates except 12/23/2025, and S6 LPN stated she did not administer it on 12/23/2025; S1 DON indicated Resident #3 should have received Humulin 70/30 as ordered.
Failure to Document Blood Glucose Monitoring for Diabetic Residents
Penalty
Summary
The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to document blood sugar levels in accordance with physician orders and accepted professional standards for two residents with diabetes. Resident #1, who had moderate cognitive impairment and a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, had a physician’s order to obtain blood sugar levels prior to meals starting on 12/17/2024. Review of the December 2025 and January 2026 Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR) showed no documented evidence that blood sugar levels were obtained on specific early morning dates and times, despite the order. Resident #1 reported not having his blood sugar checked in the mornings as required. An LPN later stated she had obtained Resident #1’s blood sugar levels on the identified dates but failed to document the results in the eMAR, and the Director of Nursing confirmed the lack of documentation. Resident #2, admitted with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus without complication, had a physician’s order for NovoLOG insulin per a sliding scale, with parameters based on blood sugar levels obtained before meals and at bedtime. Review of Resident #2’s December 2025 and January 2026 eMARs revealed missing documentation of blood sugar levels on several specified dates and times. One LPN reported obtaining Resident #2’s blood sugar level on an identified evening but not documenting it in the eMAR, while another LPN reported obtaining blood sugar levels on two identified mornings but also failing to document them as required. The Director of Nursing indicated that Resident #2’s blood sugar levels should have been documented in the eMAR on those dates.
Failure to Administer Medications Timely as Ordered by Physician
Penalty
Summary
Nursing staff failed to administer medications in accordance with physician orders and facility policy for two of three sampled residents. The facility's policy requires medications to be administered within one hour of the prescribed time unless otherwise specified, and any deviations must be documented on the Medication Administration Record (MAR/eMAR) with the reason noted. For one resident, multiple medications including mirtazapine, melatonin, carvedilol, timoptic ophthalmic solution, and rosuvastatin were scheduled for administration at specific times but were instead given significantly late on several occasions, as confirmed by both the Assistant Director of Nursing and an LPN. Another resident also experienced delays in the administration of scheduled medications, including clonidine, senna, and diclofenac sodium, with doses given more than an hour past the scheduled times. Staff interviews confirmed that these medications were not administered timely as ordered by the physician. The facility's failure to ensure timely medication administration as per physician orders and policy was substantiated through record reviews and staff interviews.
Controlled Drug Reconciliation Failure on Med Cart A
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that controlled drugs were accurately reconciled and maintained for one of the medication carts, Med Cart A, during a medication storage facility task. An observation on March 19, 2025, revealed a discrepancy in the narcotic count form for Med Cart A. Specifically, the form did not document the administration of Testosterone Cypionate Injection Solution 200 mg/mL to Resident #184, despite the EMAR indicating it was administered on March 5, 2025. Additionally, the two vials of the medication were not available for use on Med Cart A. Further review of the facility's records showed that the narcotic count form in the Med Cart A narcotic book indicated the availability of two vials of Testosterone Cypionate Injection Solution 200 mg/mL from March 1 to March 19, 2025, with no discrepancies noted. However, interviews with S3LPN and S2DON confirmed inconsistencies in reconciling the narcotic count form, and the two vials were administered by another nurse without proper documentation. S2DON could not provide the narcotic count form for the missing vials, highlighting a failure in maintaining accurate records for controlled substances.
Failure to Develop Smoking Risk Care Plan for Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to develop a care plan for a resident who was an active smoker, which is necessary to decrease the risk of smoking-related accidents. The resident, identified as having moderate cognitive impairment, was confirmed to be an active smoker through interviews and record reviews. Despite this, there was no documented evidence of a care plan addressing the risks and interventions associated with smoking. Interviews with the MDS Nurse and the Director of Nursing confirmed the absence of such a care plan, acknowledging that it should have been developed for the resident.
Failure to Administer PEG Tube Water Flush as Ordered
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to administer a resident's PEG tube feeding water flush as ordered by the physician. Resident #104, who was admitted with diagnoses including cerebral infarction, dysphagia, and malnutrition, had a physician's order for a PEG tube feeding that included a water flush at a rate of 130 mL/hr every 4 hours. However, observations on multiple occasions revealed that the PEG tube pump was programmed to administer a water flush at a rate of 125 mL/hr every 4 hours, resulting in a total of 750 mL of water flush over 24 hours instead of the prescribed 780 mL. Interviews with facility staff, including an LPN and the Director of Nursing, confirmed that the PEG tube feeding flush was not programmed according to the physician's order. The LPN acknowledged the discrepancy in the water flush rate, and the Director of Nursing confirmed that the flush should have been administered at the rate specified by the physician. This oversight in programming the PEG tube pump led to the deficiency identified during the survey.
Failure to Prevent Falls and Address Safety Hazards
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident with a history of falls received adequate care and services to prevent future falls. Resident #1, who required extensive assistance for bed mobility, transfers, and toilet use, had a care plan that included interventions such as keeping the call light within reach, ensuring the resident wore non-skid socks, and placing a mattress on the floor next to the bed. Despite these interventions, Resident #1 experienced two unwitnessed falls in their room. Observations revealed that the resident's room was warm, with a slippery floor due to a condensation-like substance, and the resident was found lying in bed without staff present, the call light out of reach, not wearing non-skid socks, and without a mattress on the floor. Interviews with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the family had requested a mattress be placed on the floor to prevent falls, but it was not present in the room. The DON acknowledged the slippery floor as a safety risk. Further observations showed the room remained warm and humid, with the same safety hazards present. The facility's failure to implement the care plan interventions and address the environmental hazards contributed to the deficiency in providing a safe environment for Resident #1.
What surveyors are citing around you — mapped
All 10 risk areas, ranked with evidence
Repeat citations, what's rising near you, and quality measures — ranked so department heads know exactly where to look first.
Illustrative
What surveyors actually found near you
We read the 93 citations issued within 25 miles in the last 12 months — including the 4 immediate-jeopardy cases — and tell you exactly what happened, in plain English, matched to your record.
Resident with a documented fall history left unattended on the patio; found on the ground with a hip fracture.
Walk-in cooler logs missing for 12 days; expired supplements in the medication room fridge.
Illustrative
A prioritized, do-first checklist
Every risk area becomes concrete audit steps drawn from real citations at facilities like yours — run them this week, before your window opens.
Illustrative
Risk indicators are statistical estimates from public CMS data — not predictions, findings, or compliance advice.
Nursing homes near New Orleans
How nearby facilities compare on the same public inspection record.
| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Wood At Woldenberg Village | 1.4 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| St Luke's Living Center | 1.7 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| Our Lady Of Wisdom Community Care Center | 1.9 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| St Jude's Health & Wellness Center | 4.5 mi | — | 16 | 2 |
| Bayside Healthcare Center | 4.9 mi | — | 8 | 0 |
Every risk area ranked, a do-first checklist, and your local survey patterns
Built specifically for Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center.
100% money-back within 48 hours.
Trusted data, never guesswork. Every citation, penalty, rating and Plan of Correction on this page is sourced from public CMS records (latest release August 2026) and official state health department websites.