St. Margaret's Daughters Home
3525 Bienville St · New Orleans, LA · 70119 · 5042796414
112 certified beds For profit - Individual
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.25 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025
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.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
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.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected October 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected November 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195437 · certified since October 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.