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Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Mobile, AL
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence
Ellen Bueche owns the Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence, a 52-bed care home on McGill Avenue in Mobile, Alabama. The building runs at full occupancy, and the average stay lasts about 340 days. This long tenure shows that the daily workflow is almost entirely geared toward permanent, long-term residential care rather than quick-turnover rehab. To manage the costs of a stay, the front office processes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.
Residents receive a high volume of direct attention, with the 24-hour nursing team logging an average of 7 hours and 2 minutes of hands-on care per person every day. This crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides handles all daily medical routines inside the building. Outside, the neighborhood carries a walk score of 62, meaning visitors can easily cross a few quick errands off their list on foot when stopping by.
State reports from the past nine years show a mixed regulatory record, with surveys pointing out recurring compliance issues regarding care protocols and resident communication practices. The most recent health department reviews noted specific areas where staff training and documentation needed to be strengthened. You can go over these long-term survey trends with the administrative staff to see how they manage their quality control systems.
Interested individuals can call the main desk to see if there is a waiting list for open rooms or to find out how the general admissions process works.
Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Overall ratingThe Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health InspectionBased on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
StaffingMeasures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality MeasuresBased on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Hours per resident per day vs Alabama averages
Rank#2 / 125Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 125 nursing homes we track in Alabama for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Alabama average, with a ranking across 125 Alabama facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Total nursing care
This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 125 nursing homes we track in Alabama for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 5m
39% above state avg
This facilityState avg 4h 22m
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN)RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
57m
+50% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVNLicensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 5m
+39% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse AideCertified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
4h 3m
+62% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total NursingCombined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
5h 8m
+56% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical TherapistHours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
2m
+22% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RNRegistered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
26m
+17% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day
All 6 underlying metrics are above the state average
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.52Rank#125 / 135Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 125th out of 135 nursing homes we track in Alabama for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alabama facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Smaller home
· May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.Rank#26 / 126Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 26th out of 126 nursing homes we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
62/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.Rank#1 / 108Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 1st out of 108 nursing homes we track in Alabama for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Alabama average, with its Statewide rank out of 108. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100%This home is often near full
Higher than the Alabama average: 82%
Occupied beds
52/ 52
Residents per day (avg) The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
44
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
340days
About this community
License Details
Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyMobile
CMS Certification Number015168
Ownership & Operating Entity
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence is administered by Jason Stinnett.
Profit StatusNonprofit
Additional Policies & Features
Pets not allowed
This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ.
Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the
figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file —
covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this
home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification
surveys.
Inspection History
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.
Since 2017 · 9 years of dataThese figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.4 deficiencies4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Alabama state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2017 vs. Alabama state average
Overall vs. AL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Alabama average:
• Total deficiencies (73% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (78% below)
Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
This Facility
AL Average
vs. AL Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
4
15.0
This facility has 73% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (4 vs. AL avg 15).↓ 73% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.
1.0
4.5
This facility has 78% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Alabama nursing home (1 vs. AL avg 4.5).↓ 78% better
Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
This Facility
AL Average
vs. AL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
4
1.0
This facility has had 300% more total inspections than the Alabama average (4 vs. AL avg 1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 300% more
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or
Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
InspectionsSince 2017 · 9 years of data
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Total health inspections3
Alabama average2.8
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Total health citations
3Rank#5 / 124Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 5th out of 124 nursing homes we track in Alabama for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Alabama State average, with a ranking across all 124 AL facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Alabama average10.2
Citations per inspection
1Rank#1 / 124Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 1st out of 124 nursing homes we track in Alabama for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Alabama mean across 124 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Alabama average3.51
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
2 of 3 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 3 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 9 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 0.6
Serious health citations
0
100% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 0.1
0 critical citationsAlabama average: 0.6
0 serious citationsAlabama average: 0.1
2 moderate citationsAlabama average: 9
1 minor citationAlabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 9 years)
Quality of Care moderate citationNov 06, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights minor citationJan 24, 2019
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citationDec 28, 2017
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
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.
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 scoreA composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.9.0
In line with Alabama average
Alabama average: 8.9
Functional decline scoreA composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.17.8
23% worse than Alabama average
Alabama average: 14.5
Long-stay resident measures
Below averageAlabama avg: 3.3CMS 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 Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased22.9%
65% worse than Alabama average
Alabama average: 13.9%
Walking Ability Worsened Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened12.0%
26% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 16.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder18.5%
36% worse than Alabama average
Alabama average: 13.6%
Falls with Major Injury Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury5.9%
74% worse than Alabama average
Alabama average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers0.0%
100% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 5.9%
Urinary Tract Infection Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection4.9%
79% worse than Alabama average
Alabama average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.2%
23% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms4.9%
297% worse than Alabama average
Alabama average: 1.2%
Antipsychotic Use Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication14.3%
31% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 20.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%
9% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%
6% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 94.8%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.3.39
70% worse than Alabama average
Alabama average: 2.00
ED visits per 1,000 days Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.1.77
In line with Alabama average
Alabama average: 1.79
Short-stay resident measures
Falls with major injuryPercentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.4.8%
518% worse than Alabama average
Alabama average: 0.8%
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
83% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay27 days
Private pay
6% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay1 - 2 years
Medicaid
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay9 - 10 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics
(Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents71
Medicare
2
2.8% of residents
Medicaid
57
80.3% of residents
Private pay or other
12
16.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net Patient Income-$3.6M↑ ~$260.9K vs 2022
Payroll Costs$4.2M↓ ~$218.1K vs 2022
Operating Margin-76.4%↑ 6.2pp vs 2022
Financial Performance
Net patient revenueOperating expensesNet patient income
Payroll & Labor Costs
SalariesStaff salaries from the home's own payroll records.Wage CostsWage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement. Together with salaries, these make up payroll.Contract LaborPay for temporary or agency staff. Counted under other operating costs, not payroll.
Payer Mix (percentage)
MedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay/Other
Metric
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Occupancy %
67.6%
73.5%
70.8%
90.0%
92.7%
97.2%
97.4%
95.4%
96.6%
86.3%
72.8%
62.3%
78.9%
Beds
98
98
98
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
52
Net Income
$696,202
-$512,238
-$13,169
$427,270
$919,499
$908,136
$1,579,923
$399,294
$945,262
$1,113,169
-$933,275
-$76,377
$1,497,435
Gross Revenue
$5,338,629
$5,549,146
$5,583,408
$6,195,802
$6,519,176
$7,112,648
$7,068,644
$6,735,664
$7,640,788
$7,105,924
$5,744,655
$5,203,594
$5,216,864
Operating Expenses
$8,160,494
$7,622,971
$8,131,491
$7,788,552
$7,628,354
$8,007,556
$8,072,327
$8,137,988
$8,423,990
$8,455,499
$9,694,451
$8,509,311
$8,286,789
Net Patient Income
-$2,861,943
-$2,075,936
-$3,164,612
-$2,266,748
-$1,808,362
-$1,749,935
-$1,877,404
-$2,210,831
-$1,900,788
-$2,090,987
-$4,251,992
-$3,849,713
-$3,588,815
Net Patient Revenue
$5,298,551
$5,547,035
$4,966,879
$5,521,804
$5,819,992
$6,257,621
$6,194,923
$5,927,157
$6,523,202
$6,364,512
$5,442,459
$4,659,598
$4,697,974
Payroll Costs
$5,337,316
$4,797,527
$4,968,329
$4,863,434
$4,243,133
$4,168,499
$4,304,360
$4,577,462
$4,794,584
$4,708,006
$4,760,025
$4,451,805
$4,233,690
Operating Margin %
-54.0%
-37.4%
-63.7%
-41.1%
-31.1%
-28.0%
-30.3%
-37.3%
-29.1%
-32.9%
-78.1%
-82.6%
-76.4%
Medicare %
1.3%
1.6%
2.2%
4.6%
6.3%
6.1%
4.9%
4.4%
1.8%
4.4%
4.0%
4.1%
5.2%
Medicaid %
0.0%
76.8%
80.3%
76.3%
79.2%
81.8%
86.7%
86.2%
85.6%
91.2%
91.3%
87.0%
87.7%
Private %
98.7%
21.6%
17.5%
19.0%
14.5%
12.2%
8.4%
9.4%
12.6%
4.4%
4.7%
8.9%
7.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day
$219
$210
$196
$224
$229
$235
$232
$227
$247
$269
$273
$273
$314
Cost/Day
$338
$289
$321
$316
$301
$301
$303
$312
$319
$357
$487
$499
$554
Avg Length of Stay
536.9 days
235.3 days
255.8 days
352.0 days
309.4 days
233.5 days
296.2 days
212.3 days
347.9 days
266.2 days
288.6 days
396.7 days
340.2 days
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Nonprofit
Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.7M
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$3.6M
Nonprofit Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.7M Rank#104 / 108Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 104th out of 108 nursing homes we track in Alabama. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Alabama average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$3.6M
Other incomeMoney the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$5.1M
Payroll costsStaff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.Rank#74 / 108Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 74th out of 108 nursing homes we track in Alabama. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Alabama average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$4.2M
90.1% of net patient revenue
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.Rank#2 / 107Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 107 nursing homes we track in Alabama. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Alabama average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costsEverything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.1M
Total costsThe home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$8.3M
Certification details
License Number:15168
Owner Name:Ellen Bueche
Rural vs. Urban:Urban
County:Mobile
Type of Control:Nonprofit — Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and State data
How we calculate these figures
We use the home's most recent CMS SNF Cost Report — the annual financial statement every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home is required to file — to show how it earns and spends on resident care.
This includes
Net patient revenue — what the home collects for resident care after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts.
Payroll — staff salaries plus wage-related benefits. Contract and agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Net patient income — what's left after the home's total operating expenses.
How we calculate net patient income and payroll %
Net patient income is net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. Payroll % is payroll divided by net patient revenue — the share of each revenue dollar that goes to staff pay.
Net patient revenue vs. other income
Net patient revenue is money earned from resident care only. Anything the home earns outside of care — investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources — is reported separately as other income. Other income is not part of net patient revenue, and it is not included in net patient income.
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (83% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.
Admissions
35 total
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare83%
Private pay6%
Medicaid11%
Discharges
44 total
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare23%
Private pay7%
Medicaid70%
How we assess these insights
We analyze official CMS data on admissions and discharges to understand the types of residents a nursing home most often serves.
This includes
Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay admissions and discharges
Number of nights covered by each payment type
Typical length of stay
How we calculate length of stay
We calculate length of stay separately for each payment type (Medicare, Medicaid and private) by dividing total number of nights by total number of admissions.
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Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Alabama average is: 53.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other AL nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence is located in Mobile, Alabama. Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alabama.
Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.
Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing)Respite care (up to 240 hours/year)Adult day care (~$50/day avg.)Home-delivered mealsCase management
Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program
Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)
AgeCaregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
GeneralAlabama resident.
Income LimitsNo strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset LimitsNot applicable.
AL
Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.
Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day)Adult day care (~$50/day)Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)
SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program
AL SenioRx
Age55+
GeneralAlabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits~$3,000/monthindividual, varies by AAA
GeneralCaregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income LimitsNo strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s incomee.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset LimitsNot applicable; focus on need.
AL
Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.
Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year)Counseling (4-6 sessions/year)Training (2-3 workshops/year)Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence
Is Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence in a walkable area?
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence has a walk score of 62. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence?
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence's occupancy is 100%.
Are pets allowed at Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence?
No, Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence has a no-pet policy.
Does Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence is registered as a non-profit in AL.
Who is the administrator of Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence?
Jason Stinnett is the administrator of Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence.
What is the overall rating for Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence?
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
How many beds does Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence have?
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence has 52 beds.