New Orleans, LA · 142 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of New Orleans's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,460–$8,780/mo
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Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility
2614 Jefferson Hwy, 3RD Floor, Jefferson, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
94
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 100% full (31 of 30 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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.
One of Jefferson's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Jefferson, LA, with 30 certified beds and an average of about 31 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 6.60 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.66 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 20%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,186 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (6.60 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Jefferson for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 30
- Avg. residents/day
- 31
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 195180
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
- 6.60
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.66
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 20%
- 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)
- 0
- Federal fines
- 1 ($8,186)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-18
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (6 citations on record — showing the latest 6). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-03-10Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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…
2025-03-10Severity D — 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…
2025-03-10Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-05-22Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-05-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
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 profess…
2024-03-27Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-22 | Fine | $8,186 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
2614 Jefferson Hwy, 3RD Floor, Jefferson, 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: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility
How much does Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility cost?
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Jefferson, 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 Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility?
Staff provide about 6.60 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 20% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility?
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility has 6 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility have availability?
Typically 100% full (31 of 30 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility offer?
Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility in Jefferson, LA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 30 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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