Nursing Home

Brookshire Healthcare Center

Nursing Home

Brookshire Healthcare Center

4320 Judith Ln SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 View map
Overview of Brookshire Healthcare Center

Brookshire Healthcare Center is a leading facility in Huntsville, Alabama, offering a comprehensive range of services that cater to seniors’ needs, while respecting their independence. As a recognized leader in post-acute care, this center provides nursing home care, including short-term rehab, long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respite stays, and restorative care.
Residents can rest assured that their well-being is upheld by a team of highly trained caregivers and professionals who adhere to the highest nursing home rules and regulations. The home prides itself on delivering high-quality lifestyles for individuals seeking support, ensuring that every aspect of seniors’ needs is meticulously attended to. With a dedicated hospice team and board-certified physicians and treatment specialists, residents receive personalized care that addresses both their physical and emotional well-being.

(256) 837-1730

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 47m per day

This home provides 9% more nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 33m per day 22m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 129

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 82%
Residents per day (avg) 117
Occupancy rate
82%
Residents per day (avg)
117

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

55% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11.2M
Profit
$767.4K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11,168,748.00
Profit
$767,436.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.6M
32.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.7M
Total costs $10.3M
Bed community size
129-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
In line with Alabama average
Occupied beds
106 / 129
Average residents 97 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Regular
County: Madison

Additional licensing details

Business type: Limited Liability Partnership
CMS Certification Number: 15127

Ownership & operating entity

Brookshire Healthcare Center is administrated by Brenda Cody.

Type Of Units

SNF (Skilled Nursing)
129 units
Total beds
129 units

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short Term Rehab
Long Term Care
Memory Support
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private rooms
Spacious Therapy Gym
Activities Department
On Site Maintenance
Physician Services
Housekeeping
Laundry Services
WiFi Internet Access

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Term Rehab, Long Term Care, Memory Support, Respite Care
Religious Services
Yes
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Mar 2022

Total health citations 8
Citations per inspection
2.67

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

All 8 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

8 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 17, 2022
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 17, 2022
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 17, 2022
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 17, 2022
Corrected

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Address 2.7 miles from city center — 0.72 miles to nearest hospital (Cancer Imaging Center)

Address 4320 Judith Ln SW, Huntsville, AL 35805

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

183
Total Staff
183
Employees
0
Contractors
51,118
Total Hours (Quarter)
72
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse139.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse178.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant927.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
138 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
14 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
5 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant9209225,12891100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse170175,54091100%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist130135,00491100%7.8
Medication Aide/Technician130134,45691100%8.6
Registered Nurse130133,41191100%9.3
RN Director of Nursing2021,0516875%8.1
Respiratory Therapist5059736571%5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician6067587481%6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist5056916875%6.1
Other Dietary Services Staff3036106774%8.1
Qualified Social Worker5055266673%4.8
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Administrator1014966268%8
Dietitian1014945965%8.4
Dental Services Staff1014836268%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant3034816774%7.2
Nurse Aide in Training101711%7.3

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
102 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
18 residents (17.6%)
Medicaid
46 residents (45.1%)
Private pay or other
38 residents (37.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

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. 11.4
28% 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. 20.4
41% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Alabama avg: 3.4 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 24.7%
78% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.2%
25% 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 16.5%
21% worse 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 5.7%
69% 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 4.0%
32% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.2%
19% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.2%
59% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.7%
280% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 26.6%
29% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.6%
10% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.8%
12% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.63
32% worse 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. 2.08
16% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.79

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Alabama avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 45.6%
46% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
35% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 68.5%
15% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 19.8%
19% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 19.7%
71% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 11.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.2%
181% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 26.3%
51% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 47.8%
5% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 50.6%

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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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