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Nursing Home in Alabama

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.

Altoona Health & Rehab

Nursing Home in Alabama

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.
Altoona Health & Rehab
Overview of Altoona Health & Rehab
Altoona Health & Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Altoona, Iowa. It provides a range of medically supervised services including skilled nursing care, infusion therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. The facility is dedicated to meeting the personal and healthcare needs of its residents.
(205) 589-6394

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.
2/5
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.
2/5
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
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.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 20m per day

This home provides 1% less nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 50

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Alabama: 80.8%
Occupancy rate 96%
Residents per day (avg) 46
Occupancy rate
96%
Residents per day (avg)
46

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

49% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5.1M
Operating loss
-$193.8K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$5.1M
Operating loss
-$193.8K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
59.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.3M
Total costs $5.3M
Bed community size
50-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
21 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyEtowah

Additional Licensing Details

CMS Certification Number015101

Ownership & Operating Entity

Altoona Health & Rehab is administrated by Linda Bigelow, Adm.

Profit StatusCorporation

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactLinda Bigelow

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing Care, Infusion Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Operating Hours24/7

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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.

Alabama average: 1 complaint visit

Alabama average: 1 inspection

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Jun 2023

Total health citations 7

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection
2.33

Alabama average 3.46


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

5 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations.

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

7 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Jun 08, 2023
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Jun 08, 2023
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Jun 13, 2022
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Jun 13, 2022
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Alabama The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

5 facilities compared · CMS & AL Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Alexander City75 62.7% -22%4.53 +13%+4%042.0064--Stalnaker, Deborah$4.2M$2.2M51.3%15386
Aliceville Manor Nursing Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Aliceville100 92.2% +14%4.70 -11%+8%082.7083---$10.1M$5.6M55.2%15137
Albertville Nursing Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Albertville159 97.4% +21%5.06 -15%+16%093.00154--Brown, Terri$17.7M$8.9M50.4%15163
Andalusia Manor
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Andalusia154 59.1% -27%4.82 +8%+10%0113.7095--Mays, Treece$7.9M$4.6M58.2%15416
Altoona Health & Rehab
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Altoona50 96.0% +19%4.33 +3%-1%072.3046--Long, Bradley$5.1M$3.0M59.7%15101

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 71
Employees 57
Contractors 14
Staff to resident ratio 1.65:1
5% better than Alabama average

Alabama average ratio: 1.57:1

Avg staff/day 27
Average shift 8 hours
0% compared with Alabama average

Alabama average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 19,701
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 31
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

6.3%

1,246 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Other Physician: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant310319,91991100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse6062,51891100%9.3
Registered Nurse7072,08291100%9.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist3038646268%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff2027026875%7.6
Medication Aide/Technician2026366774%8.3
Administrator1015076369%8.1
Dental Services Staff1015026369%8
Nurse Practitioner1014725864%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide0114546167%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist0113966167%6.5
Physical Therapist3032542932%8.7
Feeding Assistant0111192123%5.7
Qualified Social Worker044882730%3.3
Occupational Therapy Aide0115078%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant011392932%1.3
Medical Director0112933%9.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician011242730%0.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112233%7.3
Other Physician0111744%4.3
Mental Health Service Worker011811%7.5
31 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 68%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 75%
2 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 74%
1 Administrator
% of Days 69%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 64%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 67%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 67%
3 Physical Therapist
% of Days 32%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 23%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 30%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 8%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 32%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 30%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 4%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 1%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 43
Medicaid
41
95.3% of residents
Private pay or other
2
4.7% 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. 6.9
23% better 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. 12.1
17% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.3%
19% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.0%
32% better 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 14.0%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.8%
18% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.9%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
38% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.4%
38% 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 18.2%
12% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
9% 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%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 66.7%
20% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

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

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).

Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

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

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

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

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Not applicable; focus on need.

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

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