nursing home in Falkville, AL
Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC
4087 Highway 31 Southwest, Falkville, AL 35622 · (256) 784-5275
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC at a glance
Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC is a 216-bed for-profit nursing home in Falkville, Alabama (Morgan County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 15, 2023) found 5 health citations. The Alabama average is 3.9.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $25,568.
Nursing staff turnover is 59% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Individual
- Beds
- 216
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 19, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Morgan County
- CMS Certification Number
- 015075
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.36 hrs | 3.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.69 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.94 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.98 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 59% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45.8% | 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) | 5 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 36 | 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) | 3 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $25,568 | $12,315 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 216 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 133 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 61.6% | 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) | 2.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22.3% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.5% | 12% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.4% | 12.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 36.5% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.9% | 12.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 65.4% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.3% | 92.2% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.7% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86.4% | 80.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 85.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2024 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 10, 2024 |
| April 24, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2024 |
| September 15, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| September 15, 2023 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| September 15, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| September 15, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 14, 2023 |
| September 15, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 14, 2023 |
| September 15, 2023 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 14, 2023 |
| September 15, 2023 Complaint | 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 October 14, 2023 |
| September 15, 2023 Complaint | 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 October 14, 2023 |
| September 15, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 14, 2023 |
| September 15, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 14, 2023 |
| November 7, 2019 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 25, 2019 |
| November 7, 2019 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 25, 2019 |
| November 7, 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 December 18, 2019 |
| November 7, 2019 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2019 |
| November 7, 2019 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2019 |
| November 7, 2019 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2019 |
| November 7, 2019 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2019 |
| November 7, 2019 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2019 |
| September 26, 2018 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 2018 |
| September 26, 2018 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 19, 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 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $25,568 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2024 | Fine | $11,281 |
| April 24, 2024 | Fine | $8,260 |
| April 24, 2024 | Fine | $6,027 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFL HOLDCO LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2021 |
| SF SOCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2020 |
| SFK HOLDCO LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 01/01/2021 |
| LERNER, SHALOM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| LERNER, SHALOM Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC's rating?
Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Alabama nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC 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 Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC?
It is for profit - individual. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC and how do I contact it?
Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC is at 4087 Highway 31 Southwest, Falkville, AL 35622. Phone: (256) 784-5275.
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.