OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY — Nursing Home in JEFFERSON, LA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 30 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 28.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 195180 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 7.53 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.77 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 10, 2025).
Inspection Findings — March 10, 2025
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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. (Level E)Corrected — April 20, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 20, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — April 20, 2025
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility is a 30-bed nursing home in Jefferson, Louisiana. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 7.5 hours per resident day, above the Louisiana average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in March 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.
This facility shows strong staffing and holds a high overall quality rating, which suggests residents get more hands-on nursing attention than many homes. However, a recent inspection identified several non-severe deficiencies related to infection control, medication handling (including psychotropic drug use), and safety/supervision, so you may want to ask how those issues were corrected and what ongoing monitoring is in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Medicare and Medicaid certified?
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY's CMS star rating?
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY?
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY reports 7.52506 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY have?
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY has 30 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Jefferson Healthcare Center — 1/5 — 0.4 mi
- ST ANTHONY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 2.6 mi
- Chateau De Notre Dame Community Care Center — 1/5 — 2.6 mi
- JOHN J HAINKEL JR HOME AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 5/5 — 3.5 mi
- Colonial Oaks Living Center — 2/5 — 3.6 mi
- St Joseph of Harahan — 1/5 — 3.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.