nursing home in Union Springs, AL

Southern Springs Healthcare Facility

745 Southern Springs Road, Union Springs, AL 36089 · (334) 738-5590

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Southern Springs Healthcare Facility at a glance

Southern Springs Healthcare Facility is a 123-bed for-profit nursing home in Union Springs, Alabama (Bullock County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Alabama average of 3.

Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (August 25, 2022) found 0 health citations. The Alabama average is 3.9.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 22.4% per year (state average 46.9%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
123
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 1977
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Bullock County
CMS Certification Number
015171

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityAlabama avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.2 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 52.9 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.09 hrsAlabama average3.88 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Alabama and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityAlabama avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.09 hrs3.88 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.41 hrs0.65 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.82 hrs2.44 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.51 hrs3.26 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)22.4%46.9%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)0%39.5%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility0Alabama average4U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Alabama and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityAlabama avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)049Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)250.680.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Alabama average0U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Alabama and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityAlabama avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)001Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$12,315$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)001Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityAlabama avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds123118107
Average residents per day1019886
Occupancy82.4%83.7%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility4%Alabama average3.3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Alabama and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityAlabama avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)4%3.3%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)9.8%5.4%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)28.4%21.2%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%2.4%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)3.3%1%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)12.2%12%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)7.5%12.1%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)11.4%5.4%5.2%Worse
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)22.4%24.5%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)9.9%12.8%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)87%94.8%95.5%Worse
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)30.6%92.2%93.6%Worse

Short-stay residents

This facility1.3%Alabama average2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Alabama and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityAlabama avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.3%2%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)46.2%80.3%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)56.4%85.3%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
August 25, 2022
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 4, 2022
August 25, 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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 4, 2022
August 25, 2022
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 4, 2022
August 25, 2022
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 4, 2022
August 25, 2022
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 4, 2022
August 25, 2022
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 4, 2022
April 25, 2019
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 4, 2019
April 25, 2019
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 4, 2019
April 25, 2019
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 30, 2019
April 25, 2019
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 30, 2019
May 24, 2018
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 3, 2018
May 24, 2018
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 3, 2018
May 24, 2018
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 3, 2018
May 24, 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 June 28, 2018
May 24, 2018
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 28, 2018
May 24, 2018
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 June 28, 2018
May 24, 2018
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 28, 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.

NameRoleShareSince
EMFINGER, BRENDA
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest32%10/17/1994
MAIN, BENJAMIN
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest34%10/17/1994
ARMSTEAD PHARMACY PROVIDER SERVICES LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
ARMSTEAD, SCOTTY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2017
FINNEY, RUBY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/27/1994
SCOTT, KATHY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2013
SIDDIQ, TAHIR
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2020
TAHIR SIDDIQ
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/14/2025
TANNER, KRISTY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/26/2005
MCGREGOR, PATRICIA
Individual
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2024
ARMSTEAD, SCOTTY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2017
FINNEY, RUBY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/09/1994
SCOTT, KATHY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2013
SIDDIQ, TAHIR
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2020
TAHIR SIDDIQ
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2020
TANNER, KRISTY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/26/2005

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Frequently asked questions

What is Southern Springs Healthcare Facility's rating?

Southern Springs Healthcare Facility 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 Southern Springs Healthcare Facility receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Southern Springs Healthcare Facility 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 Southern Springs Healthcare Facility?

It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Southern Springs Healthcare Facility and how do I contact it?

Southern Springs Healthcare Facility is at 745 Southern Springs Road, Union Springs, AL 36089. Phone: (334) 738-5590.

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.