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

Inspection record 30% of score 49
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 63
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 78
Context 5% 100

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-day4.063.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.250.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.68≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (33 in the current record)

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 12, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected October 12, 2024 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.