Our Lady of Wisdom Community Care Center sits on General Degaulle Drive in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a big property lined with trees and a traditional New Orleans courtyard that gives folks a nice outdoor space, and you'll find six different households there, each with its own living spaces, and even though there are both private and semi-private rooms, the shared rooms feel more private since the baths go between the beds, and you get the feeling of comfort from things like vaulted ceilings, arched windows, stained glass, and plenty of natural light. The place has 136 certified beds and has been managed by Commcare Management Corporation since June 2023, plus it works as a non-profit, and you'll see that it used to be operated by the Catholic Church but now the state runs it. The staff offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing/rehab services, so they're able to help people needing different levels of care, including those with Alzheimer's, dementia, or those who just need a little extra help dressing, bathing, or getting around the place. The center has a strong focus on helping residents build strength and recover, aiming for folks to go home when possible, and the care team works to make sure residents can do as much as they're able while still looking after them with 24-hour supervision.
The building's got some nice touches-there's a chapel for quiet reflection, an auditorium and Tuscany Hall for bigger gatherings or events, plus a resource library with information on elder health, Medicare, Medicaid, and other wellness topics, and the fitness center, rehab gym, and on-site salons try to keep things comfortable for everyone, while the regular trips, activities, and volunteer-run programs keep people from feeling lonely or left out. Meals come prepared, either one or two a day, and the place helps with laundry, housekeeping, and transportation if needed. The nursing staff includes skilled professionals, therapists for occupational, physical, or speech therapy, and regular physician services, though there's been some concern noted in reports, like deficiencies in infection control and food service, and a higher nurse turnover rate, though receptionists and staff generally have a reputation for courteous treatment and residents get person-centered care that aims to make them feel respected and dignified. The community belongs to a larger network of care, offering options from independent living to skilled nursing, hospice, and adult day care services, and the people there strive to make everyone feel comfortable and cared for, focusing a lot on comfort, dignity, and supporting people as their needs change over time, and family members, volunteers, or community members are invited to join activities and help residents enjoy time together.
