Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility
2614 Jefferson Hwy, 3rd Floor · Jefferson, LA · 70121 · 5043144249
30 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,186 |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2024 | Fine | $8,186 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195180 · certified since January 24, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.