nursing home in Tuscumbia, AL
Cottage of the Shoals
500 John Aldridge Drive, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 · (256) 383-4541
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Cottage of the Shoals at a glance
Cottage of the Shoals is a 103-bed for-profit nursing home in Tuscumbia, Alabama (Colbert County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 5, 2021) found 3 health citations. The Alabama average is 3.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 58.8% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 103
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Genesis Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1972
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Colbert County
- CMS Certification Number
- 015067
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.29 hrs | 3.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.79 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.79 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.75 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 58.8% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 60% | 39.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 10 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $12,315 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 103 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 91 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88.1% | 83.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.5% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.5% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.7% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 7.8% | 12% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.1% | 12.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 9.7% | 1.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 26.3% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.1% | 12.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 92.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.4% | 80.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 85.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2021 Standard | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0573 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2021 |
| August 5, 2021 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2021 |
| August 5, 2021 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2021 |
| May 14, 2019 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2019 |
| May 14, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2019 |
| May 14, 2019 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2019 |
| August 2, 2018 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 22, 2018 |
| August 2, 2018 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 25, 2018 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/02/2015 |
| FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/01/2012 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/01/2012 |
| GEN OPERATIONS II LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/01/2012 |
| GEN OPERATIONS I LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/01/2012 |
| SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/01/2012 |
| WHITMAN, ARNOLD Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 12/01/2012 |
| DAVIS, CHRISTINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2025 |
| GRIMES, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2025 |
| BERG, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2012 |
| BRIDGEFORD, LAURA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
| MENDELSON, AVI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
| DAVIS, CHRISTINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| GRIMES, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| MORRIS, DIANE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cottage of the Shoals's rating?
Cottage of the Shoals has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Alabama nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Cottage of the Shoals receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Cottage of the Shoals accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Cottage of the Shoals?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Genesis Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Cottage of the Shoals and how do I contact it?
Cottage of the Shoals is at 500 John Aldridge Drive, Tuscumbia, AL 35674. Phone: (256) 383-4541.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.