Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (55% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Located at 16 Jones Hill Road in Goodwater, Alabama, Goodwater Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing home with 72 beds. The facility has an occupancy rate of 86%. Residents stay an average of 248 days, which includes both post-acute rehabilitation residents and those receiving longer-term nursing care.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. This way, families have several options when arranging coverage for either short-term recovery or ongoing care needs. Rehabilitation services are available for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalization. Daily nurse staffing averages approximately 5 hours and 55 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide that care throughout the facility.
Inspection records show a positive trend. Annual inspections found no health deficiencies and no complaints. Historical inspection data covers eight years. Earlier findings involved documentation practices, resident consent procedures, and safety protocols. Those areas have appeared in past reviews as part of the facility’s operational and safety oversight.
The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 25. Some nearby services can be done on a short walk, but most errands require transportation. The area is generally quieter and residential. Goodwater Healthcare Center’s rehabilitation services, nursing coverage, and long-term care capacity reflect the facility’s role within the local community.
Goodwater Healthcare Center is administered by Janice Tyler.
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
| 5 | 17 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (5 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.6 | 2.1 | This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (0.6 vs. AL avg 2.1).↓ 71% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Mar 2018
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
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
133 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 0 | 50 | 18,404 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,669 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,838 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,618 | 91 | 99% | 9.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 958 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 54 | 59% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 7% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 10 | 11% | 4.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 25% | 1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 3% | 5.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 7% | 2.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4% | 1 |
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.
8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
55% of new residents, often for short stays.
36% 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 Goodwater Healthcare Center 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.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (55% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Goodwater's city center to Goodwater Healthcare Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
| Westminster Village – Spanish Fort | NH AL HC HOS IL MC PC SNF | Spanish Fort (Bridgehead) | - | 60 | - | 27 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Crowne Health Care of Springhill | NH RC SNF | Mobile (College Park) | - | 46 | - | 49 | - |
| Palm Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | NH PC SNF | Mobile (South Crichton) | - | 100 | - | 46 | - |
| Washington County Nursing Home | NH ADC RC SNF | Chatom | - | 88 | - | 37 | - |
| Goodwater Healthcare Center | NH SNF | Goodwater | - | 72 | - | 25 | - |
Goodwater Healthcare Center has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Goodwater Healthcare Center's occupancy is 86%.
No, Goodwater Healthcare Center has a no-pet policy.
Goodwater Healthcare Center is registered as a for-profit in AL.
Janice Tyler is the administrator of Goodwater Healthcare Center.
Goodwater Healthcare Center has 72 beds.
Goodwater Healthcare Center is located at 16 Jones Hill Road, Goodwater, AL 35072-9462.
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