nursing home in Montgomery, AL
Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr
2048 W Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36108 · (334) 834-5590
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr at a glance
Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr is a 58-bed non-profit nursing home in Montgomery, Alabama (Montgomery County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.2 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 22, 2022) found 6 health citations. The Alabama average is 3.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 6.9% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 58
- Certified for
- Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 1976
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Montgomery County
- CMS Certification Number
- 01A193
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| 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) | 3.49 hrs | 3.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.24 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.33 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.33 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 6.9% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 46.3 | 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 | 58 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 43 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 74% | 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) | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.5% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 32.6% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 96.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 31.2% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 0.9% | 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 |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 2 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2022 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 January 20, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 20, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0926 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 20, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Fire safety | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0001 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 16, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 16, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 16, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 20, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 24, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Standard | 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 January 16, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2023 |
| December 22, 2022 Standard | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0911 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected January 16, 2023 |
| December 14, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2020 |
| December 14, 2019 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2020 |
| December 14, 2019 Standard | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2020 |
| December 14, 2019 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2020 |
| December 14, 2019 Standard | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0911 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected January 10, 2020 |
| October 18, 2018 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2018 |
| October 18, 2018 Standard | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0911 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected October 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership data not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr's rating?
Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Alabama nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr?
It is non profit - church related. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr and how do I contact it?
Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr is at 2048 W Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36108. Phone: (334) 834-5590.
About this data
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