nursing home in Altoona, AL
Altoona Health & Rehab
6532 Walnut Grove Road, Altoona, AL 35952 · (205) 589-6394
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Altoona Health & Rehab at a glance
Altoona Health & Rehab is a 50-bed for-profit nursing home in Altoona, Alabama (Etowah County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 13, 2022) found 4 health citations. The Alabama average is 3.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 31.8% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 50
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Trinity Management, INC.
- Medicare-certified since
- May 1, 1973
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Etowah County
- CMS Certification Number
- 015101
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 3.90 hrs | 3.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| 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) | 2.52 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.58 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31.8% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 39.5% | 42.9% | Better |
| 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) | 4 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 25 | 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 | 50 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 44 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88.2% | 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) | 1.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22.7% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8% | 12% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 19.7% | 12.1% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.8% | 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) | 46.6% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 73.3% | 85.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2022 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2022 |
| June 13, 2022 Fire safety | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0343 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2022 |
| June 13, 2022 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2022 |
| June 13, 2022 Standard | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0886 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 18, 2022 |
| June 13, 2022 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 18, 2022 |
| June 13, 2022 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 July 18, 2022 |
| June 13, 2022 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2022 |
| February 27, 2020 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2020 |
| February 27, 2020 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2020 |
| February 6, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 20, 2019 |
| February 6, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG, BRADLEY Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 01/01/2006 |
| LONG, BRADLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2011 |
| SIMS, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| LONG, BRADLEY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2011 |
| SIMS, MARK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| LONG, BRADLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2011 |
| SIMS, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| TRINTIY MANAGEMENT INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2004 |
| BIGELOW, LINDA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/18/2008 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Altoona Health & Rehab's rating?
Altoona Health & Rehab has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Alabama nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Altoona Health & Rehab receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Altoona Health & Rehab 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 Altoona Health & Rehab?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Trinity Management, INC.. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Altoona Health & Rehab and how do I contact it?
Altoona Health & Rehab is at 6532 Walnut Grove Road, Altoona, AL 35952. Phone: (205) 589-6394.
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.