Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 years.
Bradley Long operates Altoona Health & Rehab, a smaller 50-bed nursing community located on Walnut Grove Road in Altoona, Alabama. The facility has been in business for 21 years and keeps a high 92 percent occupancy level. Residents stay here for an average of 225 days, a longer timeframe that means daily routines focus mostly on long-term residential stays, though the team also handles short-term therapy turnarounds.
The floor schedule relies on a 24-hour nursing team that logs an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. Registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants split this care time to manage daily clinical monitoring and an on-site infusion therapy program that lets individuals receive IV treatments directly in the building. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is rural and has a walk score of 13, meaning you will need a car for any trips or errands outside the property.
Past surveys have pointed out compliance problems here tied to basic medication practices, clinical documentation accuracy, and staff accountability oversight. Reviewing these older health department records with the management team can help you see exactly how the facility currently runs its daily safety monitoring and tracking systems.
Interested individuals can reach out to the admissions office to check on open rooms or go over the standard move-in paperwork. The business office handles funding setups through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, or standard private out-of-pocket pay.
Altoona Health & Rehab is administered by Adm Linda Bigelow.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 9 | 17 | This facility has 47% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (9 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 47% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1.3 | 2.4 | This facility has 46% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (1.3 vs. AL avg 2.4).↓ 46% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jun 2023
State average N/A
State average N/A
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.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,118 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 0 | 31 | 9,710 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 2 | 9 | 2,510 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,071 | 91 | 99% | 9.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 616 | 63 | 68% | 9.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 542 | 60 | 65% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 53 | 58% | 8.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 61 | 66% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 391 | 47 | 51% | 8.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 353 | 62 | 67% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 345 | 65 | 71% | 5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 195 | 25 | 27% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 115 | 40 | 43% | 2.9 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 110 | 21 | 23% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 50 | 7 | 8% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 14 | 15% | 3.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 31 | 34% | 1.1 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 7% | 4.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 26 | 28% | 0.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 3% | 6.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1% | 7 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
49% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Altoona Health & Rehab from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Altoona's city center to Altoona Health & Rehab's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
| Altoona Health & Rehab | NH AL MC | Altoona | - | 50 | - | 13 | - |
| Kirkwood By the River | NH AL IL MC | Birmingham (Overton) | - | 46 | A+ | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Regency Retirement Village of Huntsville | NH AL IL MC | Huntsville (Greenhill) | - | 104 | - | 44 | - |
| Athens Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | NH PC | Athens | - | 149 | A+ | 0 | - |
| Keller Landing | NH MC | Tuscumbia (South Sheffield) | - | 109 | - | 48 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Altoona Health & Rehab has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Altoona Health & Rehab's occupancy is 92%.
Altoona Health & Rehab is registered as a for-profit in AL.
Adm. Linda Bigelow is the administrator of Altoona Health & Rehab.
Altoona Health & Rehab has 50 beds.
Yes — there is 1 photo of Altoona Health & Rehab in the photo gallery on this page.
Altoona Health & Rehab is located at 6532 Walnut Grove Road, Altoona, AL 35952.
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