Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Situated on Washington Street, Brown Nursing Home is a nursing home in Alexander City, Alabama, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. This 68-bed community is currently operating at 93% occupancy, with an average length of stay of 255 days. Respite care is also provided, along with 24-hour support, pharmaceutical services, and assistance with daily living activities. To ease residents’ daily responsibilities, housekeeping and meals are also available.
Games, religious services, and guest visits promote social engagement and help residents maintain holistic wellness. On its recent state inspection, the community also found no deficiencies, and no complaints were reported. Its surrounding area is also relatively walkable, with a Walk Score of 63, indicating that some amenities and errands are available within walking distance. The community also accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and was awarded Best Practices by the Alabama Nursing Home Association.
Brown Nursing Home is administered by William D. Beagle.
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
| 7 | 17 | This facility has 59% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (7 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 59% better |
State average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Nov 2018
State average 10.4
State average 3.46
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 0.7
State average: 0.2
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
820 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 54 | 0 | 54 | 12,607 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,724 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,887 | 67 | 73% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,253 | 85 | 92% | 6.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,006 | 68 | 74% | 8.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 513 | 60 | 65% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 209 | 44 | 48% | 4.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 198 | 46 | 50% | 3.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 156 | 55 | 60% | 2.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 122 | 29 | 32% | 4.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 90 | 12 | 13% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
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.
24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% 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 Brown Nursing Home from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Alexander City's city center to Brown Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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46
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#151 / 417 | Jeanne Freeman | $10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$11.1M
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#66 / 125 | $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$4.7M
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#59 / 125 | 50.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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50.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
45%
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| Westminster Village – Spanish Fort | NH AL HC HOS IL MC PC SNF | Spanish Fort (Bridgehead) | 60
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AL AVG
90
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#152 / 241 | - | - | 4.91
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4.91
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4.37
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#26 / 126 | +69% | +12% | $0
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10
AL AVG
10.4
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#64 / 126 | 3.3
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3.3
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27
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36
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$14.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#25 / 125 | $8.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$8.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG
$4.7M
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#18 / 125 | 57.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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57.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG
45%
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| Crowne Health Care of Springhill | NH RC SNF | Mobile (College Park) | 46
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46
AL AVG
90
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39.1%
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39.1%
AL AVG
78.3
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#102 / 108 | -50% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
AL AVG
4.37
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$0
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$59.8k
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#1 / 127 | 3
Facility
3
AL AVG
10.4
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#5 / 126 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 126 | - | 18 | - |
49
Facility
49
AL AVG
36
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#125 / 417 | Amber Detamore | $7.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$7.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#86 / 125 | $4.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#97 / 125 | 56.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
56.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
45%
Rank
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| Albertville Nursing Home | NH RC SNF | North Albertville | 159
Facility
159
AL AVG
90
Rank
#23 / 241 |
97.5%
Facility
97.5%
AL AVG
78.3
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#5 / 108 | +24% | 5.06
Facility
5.06
AL AVG
4.37
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#15 / 126 | -21% | +16% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 127 | 9
Facility
9
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#53 / 126 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#47 / 126 | - | 155 | - |
66
Facility
66
AL AVG
36
Rank
#33 / 417 | Terri Brown | $18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#17 / 125 | $10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#5 / 125 | 58.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
58.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
45%
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#22 / 121 | 15163 | ||||
| Brown Nursing Home | NH RC SNF | Alexander City | 68
Facility
68
AL AVG
90
Rank
#143 / 241 |
92.8%
Facility
92.8%
AL AVG
78.3
Rank
#23 / 108 | +18% | 4.30
Facility
4.30
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#72 / 126 | -32% | -2% | $0
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$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 127 | 7
Facility
7
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#38 / 126 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#74 / 126 | - | 63 | - |
63
Facility
63
AL AVG
36
Rank
#45 / 417 | Cecily Lee | $6.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#101 / 125 | $3.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#101 / 125 | 56.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
56.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#67 / 121 | 15191 |
Brown Nursing Home has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Brown Nursing Home's occupancy is 93%.
No, Brown Nursing Home has a no-pet policy.
Brown Nursing Home is registered as a for-profit in AL.
William D. Beagle is the administrator of Brown Nursing Home.
Brown Nursing Home has 68 beds.
Yes — there are 39 photos of Brown Nursing Home in the photo gallery on this page.
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