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 (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 13 days.
Located in Piedmont, Alabama, Piedmont Health Care Center is a skilled nursing community with a focus on long-term care and a specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia unit. The facility has 91 beds and operates at about 92% occupancy. Residents stay an average of 76 days, including short-term rehabilitation residents and those in longer-term placements. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay to arrange care coverage.
An on-site outpatient therapy program provides physical and occupational therapy services. Rehabilitation and recovery support are part of the facility’s care model. Residents receive an average of 5 hours and 25 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPN/LVN staff make up that daily staffing support. The combination of skilled nursing and hands-on assistance supports post-acute recovery and ongoing chronic-care needs.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 61. Some nearby errands are within walking distance, but many trips still require transportation. The location is moderately walkable for residents and visiting family members.
State inspections have focused on documentation practices, food service hygiene, and facility sanitation. These operational areas are part of the everyday systems that support care and daily living within the facility. Families considering Piedmont Health Care Center should take a tour of the community to see the dementia unit, outpatient therapy areas, and how daily routines are organized for residents.
Piedmont Health Care Center is administered by Lisha Garner.
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
| 3 | 17 | This facility has 82% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (3 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 82% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.4 | 2.1 | This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (0.4 vs. AL avg 2.1).↓ 81% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Feb 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 3 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
1,978 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 19,739 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,551 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3,214 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,575 | 85 | 92% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,543 | 82 | 89% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,482 | 91 | 99% | 8.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,337 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 829 | 66 | 72% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 10 | 10 | 793 | 74 | 80% | 5.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 380 | 58 | 63% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 373 | 49 | 53% | 6.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 354 | 75 | 82% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 236 | 58 | 63% | 4.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 114 | 47 | 51% | 2.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 6 | 7% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 3 | 3% | 10.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 13% | 2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 4 |
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.
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% 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
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Piedmont Health Care 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 typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 13 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Piedmont's city center to Piedmont Health Care 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.
| Piedmont Health Care Center | NH AL MC SNF | Piedmont | - | 91 | - | 61 | - |
| Cypress Cove Center | NH MC SNF | Muscle Shoals (Jackson Heights) | - | 90 | - | 50 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Keller Landing | NH MC SNF | Tuscumbia (South Sheffield) | - | 109 | - | 48 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Aliceville Manor Nursing Home | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Northwest Aliceville | - | 100 | - | 36 | - |
| Kirkwood By the River | NH AL IL MC SNF | Birmingham (Overton) | - | 46 | A+ | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Piedmont Health Care Center has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Piedmont Health Care Center's occupancy is 92%.
Piedmont Health Care Center is a government-operated nursing facility in AL.
Lisha Garner is the administrator of Piedmont Health Care Center.
Piedmont Health Care Center has 91 beds.
Piedmont Health Care Center is located at 30 Roundtree Drive, Piedmont, AL 36272.
(256) 447-8258 will put you in contact with the team at Piedmont Health Care Center.
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