Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Alabama
Key metrics for nursing homes in Alabama including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Alabama has a total of 224 active skilled nursing facilities with 26,504 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 5,074,296, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 191.45 persons in Alabama.
There were 21,341 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 80.52%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Alabama has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Alabama and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.65 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.49 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.92 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Alabama
COVID-19 Infections in Alabama Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Alabama there were a total of 43 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Alabama.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Alabama based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
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Terrace Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc 390 UNDERWOOD ROAD RUSSELLVILLE, AL |
0.00
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Crowne Health Care of Citronelle 19225 NORTH 4TH STREET CITRONELLE, AL |
0.00
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Washington County Nursing Home 14600 ST STEPHENS AVENUE CHATOM, AL |
0.00
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Atmore Nursing Center 715 EAST LAUREL STREET ATMORE, AL |
0.00
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Timberland Health and Wellness Center 1406 EAST PUSHMATAHA STREET BUTLER, AL |
0.00
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Piedmont Health Care Center 30 ROUNDTREE DRIVE PIEDMONT, AL |
0.00
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Goodwater Healthcare Center 16 JONES HILL ROAD GOODWATER, AL |
0.00
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Palm Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, LLC 3104 DAUPHIN SQUARE CONNECTOR MOBILE, AL |
0.00
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Coosa Valley Healthcare Center 260 WEST WALNUT STREET SYLACAUGA, AL |
1.00
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Keller Landing 813 KELLER LANE TUSCUMBIA, AL |
1.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Alabama based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
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Magnolia Ridge 420 DEAN DRIVE GARDENDALE, AL |
1,142.25
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Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc 350 NORTHEAST 4TH STREET CARBON HILL, AL |
696.00
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Merry Wood Lodge 280 MT HEBRON ROAD ELMORE, AL |
640.00
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Falkville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 10 WEST 3RD STREET FALKVILLE, AL |
575.00
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Cumberland Health and Rehab 47065 AL HIGHWAY 277 BRIDGEPORT, AL |
483.00
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Attalla Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 915 STEWART AVENUE SOUTHEAST ATTALLA, AL |
443.75
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Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 105 TEAKWOOD DRIVE SW HUNTSVILLE, AL |
399.25
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Knollwood Healthcare 3151-A KNOLLWOOD DRIVE MOBILE, AL |
399.00
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Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center East 733 MARY VANN LANE BIRMINGHAM, AL |
288.25
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Greenway Health and Rehabilitation Center, LLC 13750 HIGHWAY 90 WEST GRAND BAY, AL |
245.75
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Alabama Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Alabama nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.00 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 3.30 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 3.60 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 3.90 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.50 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 2.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.30 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 3.50 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.20 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 97.70 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.49 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.79 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.65 | Lower |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.43 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.92 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.31 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.36 | Lower |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.03 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 48.00 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 41.50 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.40 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.23 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.60 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.41 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.02 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 0.40 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 14,532.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 12.65 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.33 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.09 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.46 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 1.44 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.63 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.39 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 91.67 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 21.42 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 84.80 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 2.04 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 13.31 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 24.69 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 94.76 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 80.32 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 5.56 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 13.25 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 24.90 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 11.70 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.95 | Higher |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.74 | Lower |