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Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Plantation Manor Retirement Community

Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Plantation Manor Retirement Community

6450 Old Tuscaloosa Hwy, McCalla, AL 35111 View map
Overview of Plantation Manor Retirement Community

Plantation Manor Retirement Community offers an enhanced and hassle-free lifestyle for its residents. The residential assisted living home is where life-enriching daily activities happen, contributing to a purposeful living for its residents. Offering assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services– many have praised the home for its full support and assertiveness in assisting its residents. Plantation Manor is where seniors thrive.

Plantation Manor offers comprehensive services to boost a speedy recovery. A list of their points of excellence includes wound care, support services, and therapy (occupational, speech, and physical). Other essential services include ADLs, medication management, healthy and nutritious meals served daily, recreational activities, and specialized programs.

(205) 477-6161

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
1/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
2/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info 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.
4/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
1/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 16m per day

This home provides 3% less nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 103

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 83.8%
Residents per day (avg) 96
Occupancy rate
83.8%
Residents per day (avg)
96

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

46% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.8M
Operating loss
-$104.9K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7,819,203.00
Operating loss
$-104,907.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.1M
53% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.7M
Total costs $7.8M
Bed community size
103-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 7 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyJefferson

Additional Licensing Details

Business TypeCorporation
CMS Certification Number15015

Ownership & Operating Entity

Plantation Manor Retirement Community is administrated by Gavin Ball.

Type Of Units

SNF (Skilled Nursing)
103 units
Total beds
103 units

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Types of Care at Plantation Manor Retirement Community

Assisted Living
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Dec 2022

Total health citations 13

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection
3.25

Alabama average 3.46


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

10 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.

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

10 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

3 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Dec 10, 2022
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Dec 10, 2022
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Dec 10, 2022
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Mar 05, 2020
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Tuscaloosa The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

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Plantation Manor Retirement Community
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.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

McCalla
103
No
7
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
-
Gavin Ball
Brookdale Northport
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Northport
83
Yes
47
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
A+
Sherry Washington
Crimson Village
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.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Tuscaloosa
62
No
53
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
-
Thelisa Lewis
Capstone Village
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.

Tuscaloosa
-
Yes
24
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
-
-
Hamrick Highlands Assisted Living
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Tuscaloosa
-
No
29
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
A+
-

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Address 37.5 miles from city center — 10.72 miles to nearest hospital (Publix Pharmacy at Crow's Corner)

Address 6450 Old Tuscaloosa Hwy, McCalla, AL 35111

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 120
Employees 94
Contractors 26
Staff to resident ratio 1.26:1
20% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average ratio: 1.57:1

Avg staff/day 51
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Alabama average

Alabama average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 35,449
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 57
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

4.4%

1,543 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 8 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Medical Director: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant5705720,41091100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse150155,96791100%8.6
Registered Nurse9093,26291100%8
Administrator4041,6187279%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,1467077%7.4
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
RN Director of Nursing1015206571%8
Speech Language Pathologist0555066774%3.6
Dental Services Staff1014626066%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide0113796673%5.7
Qualified Social Worker0881485662%2.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221433943%3.7
Medical Director0221306571%1.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0661084448%2.4
Occupational Therapy Aide011651314%5
Feeding Assistant011646470%1
57 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Administrator
% of Days 79%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 77%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 71%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 74%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 66%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 73%
8 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 62%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 43%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 71%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 48%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 14%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 70%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
95 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (4.2%)
Medicaid
66 residents (69.5%)
Private pay or other
25 residents (26.3%)
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.

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. 12.2
37% 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. 13.9
In line with 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 16.0%
15% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.6%
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 9.1%
33% 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 11.3%
235% 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 7.3%
23% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.0%
45% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.6%
77% 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 38.8%
88% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.8%
8% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
In line with 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 97.7%
17% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 7.0%
232% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.4%
8% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

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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.