Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Magnolia Trace
Senior Living in Huntsville
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Magnolia Trace
Senior Living in Huntsville
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Magnolia Trace accepts Medicare and private pay.
Magnolia Trace is an esteemed community in Huntsville, AL, offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled care. Residents ease their worries with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. This not-for-profit community features purposely built and cozy one- and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
Dedicated to residents’ well-being, a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement with the community’s wide range of health services and specially designed amenities.
Quality ratings
The 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.
Based 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.
Measures 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.
Based 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 breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 64th out of 118 homes in Alabama.
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.
This home is ranked 64th out of 118 homes in Alabama.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.
4h 20m per day
Rank #64 / 118Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Alabama average, with a ranking across 118 Alabama SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Alabama avg
-1%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined 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.
| 3h 56m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
76.3%
Rank #80 / 118Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Alabama average, with its statewide rank out of 118. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
78 days
Occupancy rate
76.3%
Rank #80 / 118Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Alabama average, with its statewide rank out of 118. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
78 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
9 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$22.0M
Surplus of revenue
$2.5M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$22.0M Rank #6 / 117Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 117 homes in Alabama.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Alabama SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Surplus of revenue
$2.5M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #13 / 117Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 117 homes in Alabama.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Alabama average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$7.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #13 / 117Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 117 homes in Alabama.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Alabama average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.5M
Walk Score: 22 / 100 Rank #41 / 49Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 49 homes in Alabama.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Alabama SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Types of Care at Magnolia Trace
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Alabama
Magnolia Trace is located in Huntsville, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alabama.
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5.4 miles from city center
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Penalties and fines
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
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Senior Living around Huntsville The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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