St Jude's Health & Wellness Center
Public record summary
About this facility — St Jude's Health & Wellness Center
St Jude's Health & Wellness Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is licensed for 116 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Louisiana (122 beds).
It is one of 31 senior care facilities in New Orleans and 266 skilled nursing facilities across Louisiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited St Jude's Health & Wellness Center 74 times across 16 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $389,089 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Ownership & operator
Registered owners & officers
Regulatory standing
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Services & coverage
Inspection record
Kitchen & food safety
13 earlier / fire-safety inspections (66 citations)
Federal penalties
Visitor reviews
★★★★★Carolyn Harris · 2026-03-09 · via Google“I recently had the opportunity to visit St. Jude's Nursing facility while searching for a short-term place where a family member could receive quality rehabilitation services while still enjoying a home-like atmosphere and some independence. From the moment I arrived the facility felt warm and inviting. The staff I encountered were friendly and accommodating. I was especially impressed with Ms. Ad…”
★★★★★Aniya Austin · 2026-03-22 · via Google“Choosing a forever home for a loved one is never an easy decision, but our experience with this nursing home made the process so much more comforting and reassuring. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm, welcoming environment and a staff that truly cares about the well-being of their residents. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and filled with a sense of compassion and p…”
★★★★★Kanika lemon · 2026-04-01 · via Google“I can’t say enough wonderful things about this facility. My family member stayed here, and from the moment they arrived, we felt reassured knowing they were in such caring and capable hands. The level of attention and compassion shown by the staff was truly exceptional. A very special thank you to the wound care nurse, who went above and beyond to ensure proper healing and comfort—it made a huge …”
