Nursing Home

Brown Nursing Home

Overview of Brown Nursing Home
(256) 329-9061

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
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.
2/5
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 18m per day

This home provides 2% 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 68

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 94.1%
Residents per day (avg) 65
Occupancy rate
94.1%
Residents per day (avg)
65

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.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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
$7,908,625.00
Profit
$515,467.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
37.5% of revenue
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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
In line with Alabama average
Occupied beds
64 / 68
Average residents 97 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Regular
County: Tallapoosa

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015191

Ownership & operating entity

Brown Nursing Home is administrated by William D. Beagle.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Nov 2018

Total health citations 7
Citations per inspection
3.5

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 Nov 15, 2018
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Nov 15, 2018
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Nov 15, 2018
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Nov 15, 2018
Corrected

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Address 70.1 miles from city center

Address Alexander City, AL 35010

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

101
Total Staff
88
Employees
13
Contractors
26,344
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse118.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse138.5 No
Certified Nursing Assistant547.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
82 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.8%
of total hours from contractors
1,004 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
64 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (4.7%)
Medicaid
53 residents (82.8%)
Private pay or other
8 residents (12.5%)
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
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%

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%

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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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