nursing home in Marion, AL
Southland Nursing Home
500 Shivers Terrace, Marion, AL 36756 · (334) 683-6141
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Southland Nursing Home at a glance
Southland Nursing Home is a 91-bed for-profit nursing home in Marion, Alabama (Perry County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 22, 2021) found 2 health citations. The Alabama average is 3.9.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $5,244.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 91
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- February 19, 1970
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Perry County
- CMS Certification Number
- 015104
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.91 hrs | 3.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.52 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.38 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.50 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 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) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $5,244 | $12,315 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 91 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 65 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 71.6% | 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) | 1.6% | 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) | 14.4% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.7% | 12% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 8.9% | 12.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Average |
| 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) | 22.1% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 11.4% | 12.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.4% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.9% | 92.2% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 48% | 85.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2021 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 27, 2021 |
| April 22, 2021 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 27, 2021 |
| June 27, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 6, 2019 |
| June 27, 2019 Standard | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2019 |
| July 11, 2018 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 6, 2018 |
| July 11, 2018 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 26, 2018 |
| July 11, 2018 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 26, 2018 |
| July 11, 2018 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 26, 2018 |
| July 11, 2018 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 26, 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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $5,244 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2023 | Fine | $5,244 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE, WILLIAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2025 |
| QUALITY CARE REHAB INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2025 |
| SASSER ENTERPRISES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/25/2025 |
| STREET, JOE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| WILLIAMS, SALLEE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
| SASSER, SHEILA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| SASSER ENTERPRISES INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| SASSER, SHEILA Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/19/2003 |
| SASSER, STALLION Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| SASSER, STERLING Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| SASSER, STETSON Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| WILLIAMS, SALLEE Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| SASSER, STALLION Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| WILLIAMS, SALLEE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| BENNETT, MARY ANN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/1998 |
| LEE, WILLIAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2025 |
| QUALITY CARE REHAB INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/18/2013 |
| SASSER ENTERPRISES INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| SASSER, STALLION Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| WILLIAMS, SALLEE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southland Nursing Home's rating?
Southland Nursing Home has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Alabama nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Southland Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Southland Nursing Home 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 Southland Nursing Home?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Southland Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Southland Nursing Home is at 500 Shivers Terrace, Marion, AL 36756. Phone: (334) 683-6141.
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.