Nursing Home

Goodwater Healthcare Center

Nursing Home

Goodwater Healthcare Center

Goodwater, AL 35072-9462 View map
Overview of Goodwater Healthcare Center
Goodwater Healthcare Center is a state licensed, 72 bed skilled nursing facility providing both long term and short term nursing and rehabilitation services in Coosa County and the surrounding area since 1966. The mission is to work together with the resident, the resident's family, and the resident's physician to design a plan of care that promotes the resident's highest practicable well-being. The facility is located on Alabama Hwy 9, minutes off Hwy 280 in Goodwater, Alabama.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
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.
5h 55m per day

This home provides 35% more 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 72

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 82.9%
Residents per day (avg) 56
Occupancy rate
82.9%
Residents per day (avg)
56

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

55% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$5.5M
Profit
$113.5K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$5,455,310.00
Profit
$113,512.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.3M
59.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.5M
Total costs $4.7M
Bed community size
72-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
In line with Alabama average
Occupied beds
60 / 72
Average residents 97 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Regular
County: Coosa

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015204
Accreditations: Alabama Nursing Home Association, Coosa County Chamber of Commerce

Ownership & operating entity

Goodwater Healthcare Center is administrated by Janice Tyler.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Pricing & Financial Information

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare Long-term care insurance

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 1

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Mar 2018

Total health citations 5
Citations per inspection
5

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

All 5 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

4 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

1 minor citation More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Mar 15, 2018
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 15, 2018
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 15, 2018
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 15, 2018
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
Goodwater Healthcare Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Albertville Nursing Home
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Altoona Health & Rehab
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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LONG, BRADLEY
96.0%
$5,086,458.00
$3,037,649.00
59.7%
45.60
2/5
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+19%

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

89
Total Staff
82
Employees
7
Contractors
26,908
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse78.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse128.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant547.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
75 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
6 staff
3.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.5%
of total hours from contractors
130 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5405417,31091100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse120124,76091100%8.7
Registered Nurse7072,18791100%8.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist3039806875%7.8
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Dietitian1014415763%7.7
Nurse Aide in Training2024755%6.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0114567%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist033292123%1.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112733%8.8
Medical Director0112467%4
Qualified Social Worker1011455%2.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician011544%1.3

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
48 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
43 residents (89.6%)
Private pay or other
5 residents (10.4%)
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. 9.4
6% 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. 10.9
25% better than 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 9.9%
29% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.3%
In line with 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 6.4%
53% 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 5.0%
48% 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 7.6%
28% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
69% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.3%
53% worse 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 41.9%
103% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
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 98.0%
17% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

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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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