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Altoona Health & Rehab
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Altoona, AL
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Altoona Health & Rehab, Nursing Home in Altoona, AL — A caregiver assisting a resident with exercise in a bright room

Altoona Health & Rehab

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Altoona, AL
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
6532 Walnut Grove Road, Altoona, AL 35952 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Altoona Health & Rehab accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Altoona Health & Rehab

Altoona Health & Rehab provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Altoona, AL. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide medically supervised nursing care, while assisted living supports daily tasks and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Staff are present 24 hours a day, including overnight, so a resident can seek assistance beyond daytime hours. The community also provides rehabilitation services, allowing a resident to receive rehabilitation through the facility, and offers infusion therapy for residents whose treatment includes infusion medication. The available facts do not specify which disciplines are present during each shift or the particular rehabilitation and infusion schedules.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing staff time assigned to each resident’s daily care. Licensed nurse staffing is 1 hour and 22 minutes per resident per day, covering RN and LPN time for clinical needs. Families should verify how these hours are distributed across shifts and how the listed programs, services, and payment arrangements apply to a specific admission.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public benefit and direct payment routes, with eligibility and covered services determined by the payer. Altoona Health & Rehab has 50 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another; its 92% occupancy means current openings and move in timing can change. Adm. Linda Bigelow serves as the administrator. The website summary contains a conflicting location, so the facility’s location should be verified before travel, relocation, or admission planning.

Facility Direct Line (205) 589-6394
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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.
▲ 2.0% Above AL avg. ▲ 2.0% Above AL avg.AL average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 29.4% Below AL avg. ▼ 29.4% Below AL avg.AL average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 41.1% Above AL avg. ▲ 41.1% Above AL avg.AL average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 34.3% Above AL avg. ▲ 34.3% Above AL avg.AL average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours 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 vs Alabama averages

Rank #31 / 125Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 125 homes we track in Alabama for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Alabama average, with a ranking across 125 Alabama facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 31st out of 125 homes we track in Alabama for nurse hours. 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 47m

10% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
50m
+33% 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.
51m
+8% 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.
3h 6m
+24% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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.
4h 24m
+34% 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.
0m
−80% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.
31m
+40% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Weekend RN is +40% above Alabama average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 50 Rank #180 / 242Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 180th out of 242 homes we track in Alabama for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alabama facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
22 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #328 / 382Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 328th out of 382 homes we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
13 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #26 / 104Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 104 homes we track in Alabama for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Alabama average, with its Statewide rank out of 104. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
92% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Alabama average: 80.8%
Occupied beds
46 / 50
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
225 days

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyEtowah
CMS Certification Number015101

Ownership & Operating Entity

Altoona Health & Rehab is administered by Adm Linda Bigelow.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsInfusion Therapy
Operating Hours24/7

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2020 · 6 years of data
Total health inspections 3

State average 2.9

Last Health inspection on Jun 2023

Total health citations
7 Rank #37 / 124Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 124 homes we track in Alabama for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Alabama State average, with a ranking across all 124 AL facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 10.4

Citations per inspection
2.33 Rank #25 / 124Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 124 homes we track in Alabama for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Alabama mean across 124 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State 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 6 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.7

Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.2

0 critical citations State average: 0.7
0 serious citations State average: 0.2
7 moderate citations State average: 9.1
0 minor citations State average: 0.4
Citations history (last 6 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 08, 2023
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 08, 2023
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Jun 13, 2022
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Jun 13, 2022
Corrected
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 71
Employees 57
Contractors 14
Staff to resident ratio 1.65 : 1
6% more staff per resident than Alabama average
Alabama average ratio: 1.56 : 1 Alabama average ratio: 1.56 : 1See full Alabama ranking
Avg staff/day 25
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with Alabama average
Alabama average: 7.9 hours Alabama average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Alabama ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 18,044

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 8 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 9 total: 7 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 31 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 31
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

6.2%

1,118 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Other Physician: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant310319,71092100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse7292,51092100%9.2
Registered Nurse8082,0719199%9.2
Administrator1016166368%9.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025426065%8.1
RN Director of Nursing1014435358%8.4
Dental Services Staff1014246166%7
Nurse Practitioner1013914751%8.3
Speech Language Pathologist0113536267%5.7
Physical Therapy Aide0223456571%5
Medication Aide/Technician2021952527%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0111154043%2.9
Feeding Assistant0111102123%5.2
Physical Therapist3035078%7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide011481415%3.4
Physical Therapy Assistant011343134%1.1
Other Physician0112567%4.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician011212628%0.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112033%6.7
Medical Director0111522%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker011711%7
31 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
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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

No penalties in the past 3 years

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

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
Above 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 11.3%
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%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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

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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$5.6M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$209.5K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$5.6M Rank #101 / 108Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 108 homes we track in Alabama. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Alabama average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$209.5K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$34.2K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #99 / 108Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 108 homes we track in Alabama. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Alabama average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$3.6M 63.9% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #10 / 107Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 107 homes we track in Alabama. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Alabama average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.2M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$5.8M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Adm Linda Bigelow.

This home is owned by Bradley Long

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 15101

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Admissions
72 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 11%
Private pay 40%
Medicaid 49%
Discharges
78 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 4%
Private pay 21%
Medicaid 75%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Alabama average is: 53.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Albertville Nursing Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
RC
SNF
North Albertville
159
Facility 159
AL AVG 90
Rank #23 / 242
96.5%
Facility 96.5%
AL AVG 81.3%
Rank #6 / 104
+19%
5.28
Facility 5.28
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #13 / 125
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -21%+21%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
9
Facility 9
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #52 / 124
3.0
Facility 3.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #46 / 124
-154-
66
Facility 66
AL AVG 39
Rank #33 / 382
Terri Brown
$18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #9 / 108
$10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #3 / 108
58.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 58.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #21 / 107
15163
Fair Haven ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Birmingham (Crestline)
259
Facility 259
AL AVG 90
Rank #2 / 242
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
AL AVG 81.3%
Rank #18 / 104
+15%
5.46
Facility 5.46
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #8 / 125
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -55%+25%
$31.6k
Facility $31.6k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #115 / 125
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #74 / 124
3.7
Facility 3.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #78 / 124
-243-
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 39
Rank #81 / 382
William Allison
$31.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $31.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #1 / 108
$15.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #1 / 108
49.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 49.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #62 / 107
15076
Altoona Health & Rehab ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Altoona
50
Facility 50
AL AVG 90
Rank #180 / 242
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
AL AVG 81.3%
Rank #26 / 104
+13%
4.79
Facility 4.79
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #31 / 125
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +11%+10%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
7
Facility 7
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #37 / 124
2.3
Facility 2.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #25 / 124
-46-
13
Facility 13
AL AVG 39
Rank #328 / 382
Bradley Long
$5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #101 / 108
$3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #99 / 108
63.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 63.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #10 / 107
15101
Diversicare of Oneonta ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Oneonta
120
Facility 120
AL AVG 90
Rank #62 / 242
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
AL AVG 81.3%
Rank #31 / 104
+13%
3.21
Facility 3.21
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #123 / 125
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +13%-27%
$9.3k
Facility $9.3k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #103 / 125
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #63 / 124
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #61 / 124
1110A+
65
Facility 65
AL AVG 39
Rank #37 / 382
-
$9.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #59 / 108
$4.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #76 / 108
42.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 42.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #95 / 107
15159
Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River, LLC ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
PC
SNF
Vestavia Hills
120
Facility 120
AL AVG 90
Rank #62 / 242
94.9%
Facility 94.9%
AL AVG 81.3%
Rank #10 / 104
+17%
4.84
Facility 4.84
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #31 / 125
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +36%+11%
$16.8k
Facility $16.8k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #108 / 125
17
Facility 17
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #109 / 124
5.7
Facility 5.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #113 / 124
1114-
73
Facility 73
AL AVG 39
Rank #15 / 382
John Wheeler
$15.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #19 / 108
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #20 / 108
51.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 51.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #51 / 107
15468
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Frequently Asked Questions about Altoona Health & Rehab

Is Altoona Health & Rehab in a walkable area?

Altoona Health & Rehab has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Altoona Health & Rehab?

Altoona Health & Rehab's occupancy is 92%.

How long has Altoona Health & Rehab been in business?

Altoona Health & Rehab has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Altoona Health & Rehab?

No, Altoona Health & Rehab has a no-pet policy.

Does Altoona Health & Rehab operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Altoona Health & Rehab is registered as a for-profit in AL.

Who is the administrator of Altoona Health & Rehab?

Adm. Linda Bigelow is the administrator of Altoona Health & Rehab.

How many beds does Altoona Health & Rehab have?

Altoona Health & Rehab has 50 beds.

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