Jo Ellen Smith Conv Center
Nursing Home Facility
4502 General Meyers Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70131
Jo Ellen Smith Conv Center is a senior care community located in New Orleans, LA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the New Orleans area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (504) 361-7923.
Operated by Priority Management, which runs 28 communities in our directory.
With 180 beds, Jo Ellen Smith Conv Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in New Orleans average about 3610 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 66% of its licensed beds. That is below the New Orleans average of roughly 78%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in New Orleans average about 3.1 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 2 stars for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.2 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 36%.
The community is located in Orleans County, LA.
Jo Ellen Smith Conv Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 180
- Occupancy 66%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 36%
- Last health inspection March 2026