Jefferson, LA · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Jefferson's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
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Ferncrest Manor Living Center
14500 Haynes Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70128 · Orleans County
18
Use CautionHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 64% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Ferncrest Manor Living Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in New Orleans, LA, with 200 certified beds and an average of about 129 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.38 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.18 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $402,870 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.38 hrs/resident/day)
- •15 deficiencies at last survey
- •$402,870 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated New Orleans options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 200
- Avg. residents/day
- 129
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195214
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,460–$8,780/mo (median $7,920) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local New Orleans prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 2.38
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.18
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 15
- Federal fines
- 3 ($402,870)
- Total penalties
- 4
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-29
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (60 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-06-24Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
2025-06-24Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-06-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2025-05-29Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2025-05-29Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
2025-05-29Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-05-29Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2025-05-29Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-26 | Fine | $50,948 |
| 2024-01-12 | Fine | $231,465 |
| 2024-01-12 | Payment denial | — |
| 2023-07-25 | Fine | $120,457 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
14500 Haynes Blvd., New Orleans, LA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Closed
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Ferncrest Manor Living Center
How much does Ferncrest Manor Living Center cost?
Ferncrest Manor Living Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the New Orleans, LA area typically runs $7,460–$8,780 per month (median $7,920, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Ferncrest Manor Living Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Ferncrest Manor Living Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Ferncrest Manor Living Center?
Staff provide about 2.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Ferncrest Manor Living Center?
Ferncrest Manor Living Center has 60 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Ferncrest Manor Living Center have availability?
Typically 64% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Ferncrest Manor Living Center offer?
Ferncrest Manor Living Center in New Orleans, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 200 beds.
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