nursing home in Mobile, AL
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence
1655 McGill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604 · (251) 476-6335
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence at a glance
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence is a 75-bed non-profit nursing home in Mobile, Alabama (Mobile County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 9, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Alabama average is 3.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 34.4% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 75
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1977
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Mobile County
- CMS Certification Number
- 015168
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) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 4.39 hrs | 3.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.68 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.92 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.70 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.4% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20% | 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) | 1 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 3 | 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 | 75 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 44 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 58.7% | 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) | 8.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.2% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 5.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2% | 1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 26.2% | 12% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 21.4% | 12.1% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.7% | 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) | 27.2% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 15.7% | 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) | 88% | 85.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 2 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 19, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| November 6, 2025 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 December 15, 2025 |
| January 24, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 13, 2019 |
| January 24, 2019 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2019 |
| January 24, 2019 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 22, 2019 |
| January 24, 2019 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILIFF, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| INPATIENT CONSULTANTS OF ALABAMA, INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| STINNETT, JASON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/11/2024 |
| BUECHE, ELLEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2010 |
| LENNON, BRIDGET Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/11/2024 |
| RANGEL, VIRGINIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2019 |
| BUECHE, ELLEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2010 |
| LENNON, BRIDGET Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/11/2024 |
| RANGEL, VIRGINIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/24/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence's rating?
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence 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 Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence 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 Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence and how do I contact it?
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence is at 1655 McGill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604. Phone: (251) 476-6335.
About this data
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