Brown Nursing Home

Nursing Home in Alabama

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Brown Nursing Home

Nursing Home in Alabama

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Brown Nursing Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Brown Nursing Home

(256) 329-9061

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5 ▲ 1.1 Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5 ▲ 1.1 Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5 ▲ 0.4 Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
2/5 ▼ 1.0 Alabama average: 3.0/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Alabama state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 64th out of 118 homes in Alabama.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 18m per day
Rank #64 / 118Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Alabama average, with a ranking across 118 Alabama SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Alabama avg (4h 23m per day)
vs Alabama avg
-2%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +43% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 40m per day ▲ 5% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 7m per day ▲ 43% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 11m per day ▼ 13% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 25m per day ▲ 4% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 1m per day ▼ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 13m per day ▼ 41% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Alabama average: 80.8%
Occupancy rate 94.1% Rank #14 / 118Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Alabama average, with its statewide rank out of 118. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 255 days
Occupancy rate
94.1% Rank #14 / 118Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Alabama average, with its statewide rank out of 118. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
255 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

65% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.9M
Profit
$515.5K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.9M Rank #96 / 117Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 117 homes in Alabama.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Alabama SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$515.5K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #104 / 117Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 117 homes in Alabama.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Alabama average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$3.0M
37.5% of revenue Rank #68 / 115Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 115 homes in Alabama.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Alabama average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.4M
Total costs $7.4M
Bed community size
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyTallapoosa
CMS Certification Number015191

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brown Nursing Home is administrated by William D. Beagle.

Profit StatusLimited Liability Company

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Inspection History

In Alabama, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards conducts unannounced surveys to ensure facilities meet state licensing and federal certification safety standards.

4 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Alabama average: 1 complaint visit

Alabama average: 1 inspection

Latest inspection

Date August 29, 2023
Other

7 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Alabama average: 17 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Brown Nursing Home

Brown Nursing Home’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies found in the most recent surveys on August 29, 2023, and February 5, 2020. Earlier inspections cited several deficiencies related to care planning, resident dignity, and food safety, including four issues on November 15, 2018, and three on February 8, 2018. The facility’s record shows improvement, moving from multiple care and safety concerns to clean surveys with no substantiated complaints.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Nov 2018

Total health citations
7 Rank #36 / 118Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Alabama state average, with a ranking across all 118 AL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection
3.5 Rank #66 / 118Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Alabama mean across 118 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Alabama average 3.46


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Alabama average: 0.2

6 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

1 minor citation More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Nov 15, 2018
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Nov 15, 2018
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Nov 15, 2018
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Nov 15, 2018
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Alabama

Brown Nursing Home is located in Alexander City, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alabama.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
AL

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.
AL

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AL

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.
AL

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

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Address 70.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Alexander City's city center to Brown Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 101
Employees 88
Contractors 13
Staff to resident ratio 1.58:1
0% compared with Alabama average

Alabama average ratio: 1.57:1

Avg staff/day 38
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Alabama average

Alabama average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 26,344
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 54
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

3.8%

1,004 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant5405414,23291100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse130134,20591100%8.5
Registered Nurse110112,9179099%8.8
RN Director of Nursing2021,0446774%8.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029396673%7.9
Dental Services Staff1015336268%8.6
Nurse Practitioner1014806470%7.5
Administrator1014656268%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff1014525763%7.9
Qualified Social Worker0333206167%4.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0111985763%3.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0111913033%6.4
Physical Therapy Aide0221263943%3.2
Medical Director0111041314%8
Medication Aide/Technician202741011%6.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0112433%8
Speech Language Pathologist0331855%3.5
54 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 74%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 73%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 63%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 63%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 33%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 43%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
2 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 11%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 3%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 5%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 64
Medicare
3
4.7% of residents
Medicaid
53
82.8% of residents
Private pay or other
8
12.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.8
21% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.3
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Alabama avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.9%
14% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.3%
32% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 16.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 9.7%
29% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 8.1%
138% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.1%
52% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 8.6%
217% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
31% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.8%
9% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
8% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.77
12% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.00

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 4.42
147% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.79

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.9%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 7.1%
238% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.6%
15% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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