Southern Springs Healthcare

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Union Springs, AL

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745 Southern Springs Road, Union Springs, AL 36089 View map

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Southern Springs Healthcare accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Southern Springs Healthcare accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Southern Springs Healthcare

Southern Springs Healthcare is a 123-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 745 Southern Springs Road in Union Springs, Alabama, in Bullock County. Privately owned by the Estate of Milton E. McGregor as a corporation and administered by Kristy L. Tanner, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Current occupancy is 86 percent, 6 percentage points above the Alabama state average, and the facility is ranked 54th of 132 Alabama SNFs for occupancy. CMS rates Southern Springs Healthcare at 5 stars overall, with all four rating dimensions above the Alabama average: health inspection at plus 74.8 percent, quality measures at plus 35.6 percent, overall at plus 71.8 percent, and staffing at plus 11.1 percent.
Services include skilled nursing, rehabilitative care, and rehabilitation services with physical, occupational, and speech therapy on-site. Southern Springs Healthcare maintains an Active Resident Council and an on-site Nurse Aide Training program, reflecting a commitment to staff development and resident governance. A Nurse Practitioner, mental health service worker, dental staff, and respiratory therapy technician are on-site. The facility has a strong relationship with residents, families, and the surrounding Bullock County community.
Staffing is above average in total nursing hours and notably strong in CNA and LPN coverage. CNA hours at 3 hours 14 minutes per resident per day are 29 percent above the Alabama average, LPN hours are 23 percent above average, and physical therapist hours are double the state benchmark. Weekend total nursing at 3 hours 28 minutes is 5 percent above the Alabama average. RN hours at 24 minutes per day are 37 percent below the Alabama average, and weekend RN hours at 9 minutes are 59 percent below the state average of 22 minutes, the two staffing gaps families of clinically complex residents should raise on a tour. Q4 2025 payroll data shows 109 staff with 105 employees and only 4 contractors (0.7 percent contractor hours), one of the most stable employed workforces in this review.
The inspection record is the strongest component of the 5-star profile. Across five surveys spanning May 2018 through August 2023, Southern Springs Healthcare accumulated just 10 total deficiencies against an Alabama average of 17, at 1.3 per year against a state average of 2.1. No critical or serious citations have ever been issued. The August 2022 routine survey found zero deficiencies. The one substantiated complaint, investigated August 1 2023, found that a facility Admissions Coordinator had become the beneficiary of a resident’s $20,000 life and burial insurance policy and paid premiums without notifying the family. The employee was suspended, subsequently resigned, and corrective audits and staff training were implemented. No penalties have been issued in the past three years.
Quality measure highlights include emergency department visits for long-stay residents at 0.48 per 1,000 resident days (73 percent better than the Alabama average), falls with major injury 63 percent better than average, and UTI rates 81 percent better. Pressure ulcers at 12.1 percent (103 percent above the Alabama average) and weight loss at 10.5 percent (94 percent above average) are the two long-stay clinical outliers families should ask about. Short-stay re-hospitalization at 20.4 percent is 17 percent better than the Alabama average, and short-stay ED visits are zero.
Southern Springs Healthcare suits Bullock County and surrounding Alabama families seeking a 5-star CMS-rated facility with an exceptionally clean inspection record, above-average CNA and LPN staffing, and standout long-stay clinical outcomes, in a community-rooted skilled nursing setting. Families placing long-stay residents should ask specifically about wound prevention and nutritional monitoring protocols before placement.”

Facility Direct Line (334) 738-5590

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 39m per day

vs avg

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +54% above state avg

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.	26m per day	▼ 32% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed 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.	58m per day	▲ 24% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified 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.	3h 4m per day	▲ 23% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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 45m per day	▲ 14% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours 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.	3m per day	▲ 54% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered 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.	9m per day	▼ 57% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

233 days

123-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 61 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

86%

Higher than the Alabama average: 80.8%

Occupied beds

106 / 123

Average occupied beds in Alabama homes 97 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusRegular

CountyBullock

Accreditations5 Star Rating

Southern Springs Healthcare is administered by Kristy L. Tanner.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Rehabilitation Services

Pets not allowed

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 10 deficiencies

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 2018 vs. Alabama state average

Overall vs. AL average

Latest Inspection August 1, 2023 Complaint Investigation

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.	10	17	This facility has 41% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (10 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 41% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2018.	1.3	2.1	This facility has 38% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (1.3 vs. AL avg 2.1).↓ 38% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

August 1, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated exploitation by an employee who became beneficiary of a $20,000 resident life insurance policy and paid premiums without family knowledge.
April 25, 2019 inspection found four deficiencies including inaccurate medication coding and multiple infection control lapses during medication administration.
August 25, 2022 inspection found no health deficiencies and no complaints were cited during that visit.

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Inspections since 2018

Total health inspections 3

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Aug 2023

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

2.33

State average N/A

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

6 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

6 moderate citations State average: N/A

1 minor citation State average: N/A

Citations history (last 8 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 01, 2023

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Apr 25, 2019

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 25, 2019

Corrected

Nursing Services minor citation May 24, 2018

Corrected

Total staff 109

Employees 105

Contractors 4

Staff to resident ratio 1.11 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 60

Average shift 8.1 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 44,446

Nursing staff breakdown

8.2 hours

8.6 hours

8.1 hours

Contractor staffing

290 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	62	0	62	25,570	92	100%	8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	18	0	18	8,414	92	100%	8.6
Registered Nurse	6	0	6	2,752	90	98%	8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	1,120	91	99%	6.8
Nurse Aide in Training	4	0	4	937	55	60%	7.9
Speech Language Pathologist	2	0	2	925	68	74%	7.7
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	600	71	77%	8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	1	2	520	68	74%	7.6
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	519	64	70%	8.1
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	508	64	70%	7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	1	2	497	59	64%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	487	61	66%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	1	0	1	472	60	65%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	444	62	67%	7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	0	1	444	60	65%	7.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	151	43	47%	3.5
Medical Director	0	1	1	88	34	37%	2.6

62 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

18 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Registered Nurse

% of Days 98%

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 99%

4 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 60%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 74%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 77%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 74%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 70%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 70%

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 64%

1 Administrator

% of Days 66%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 65%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 67%

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 65%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 47%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 37%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 9.1

In line with State average

State average: 8.9

Functional decline score 10.9

24% better than State average

State average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures

Above average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 10.8%

22% better than State average

State average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened 10.7%

34% better than State average

State average: 16.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 11.4%

17% better than State average

State average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury 1.3%

63% better than State average

State average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 12.1%

103% worse than State average

State average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.5%

81% better than State average

State average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 10.5%

94% worse than State average

State average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms 0.6%

55% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use 23.4%

13% worse than State average

State average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 42.2%

54% worse than State average

State average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine 87.0%

8% worse than State average

State average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.79

11% better than State average

State average: 2.00

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.48

73% better than State average

State average: 1.79

Short-stay resident measures

Average

Pneumococcal Vaccine 42.9%

49% worse than State average

State average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.7%

27% worse than State average

State average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine 46.2%

43% worse than State average

State average: 80.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 20.4%

17% better than State average

State average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 11.5%

Falls with major injury 3.1%

306% worse than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 41.7%

22% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 42.9%

15% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 years

Total residents 98

Medicare

20.4% of residents

Medicaid

70.4% of residents

Private pay or other

9.2% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

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 Southern Springs Healthcare from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Occupancy Rate 79.6% ↑ 1.2pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income -$289.8K ↓ ~$745.2K vs 2023

Payroll Costs $7.1M ↑ ~$530.4K vs 2023

Operating Margin -2.8% ↓ 7.2pp vs 2023

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	86.9%	84.2%	91.8%	91.4%	90.9%	90.9%	85.7%	90.1%	87.1%	72.9%	72.4%	78.4%	79.6%
Beds	123	123	123	123	123	123	123	123	123	123	123	123	123
Net Income	$692,836	$373,482	$1,238,224	$305,395	$304,374	$217,780	-$328,407	$558,283	$318,748	$108,540	$1,137,699	$741,077	$39,122
Gross Revenue	$7,187,980	$7,065,320	$7,404,260	$7,277,051	$7,211,374	$7,215,282	$7,029,227	$7,167,873	$6,537,535	$5,794,113	$5,968,210	$6,743,339	$7,300,450
Operating Expenses	$7,920,807	$8,089,672	$8,126,098	$8,271,537	$8,579,287	$8,869,837	$9,199,312	$8,829,096	$9,010,869	$9,367,364	$9,647,207	$9,887,172	$10,477,787
Net Patient Income	$835,166	$376,307	$1,362,658	$430,255	$436,153	$375,924	-$275,206	$647,464	$474,618	-$356,339	-$609,684	$455,423	-$289,795
Net Patient Revenue	$8,755,973	$8,465,979	$9,488,756	$8,701,792	$9,015,440	$9,245,761	$8,924,106	$9,476,560	$9,485,487	$9,011,025	$9,037,523	$10,342,595	$10,187,992
Payroll Costs	$4,739,510	$4,866,770	$4,979,967	$5,036,159	$5,269,899	$5,422,533	$5,436,761	$5,656,283	$5,774,227	$6,242,866	$6,472,870	$6,587,143	$7,117,504
Operating Margin %	9.5%	4.4%	14.4%	4.9%	4.8%	4.1%	-3.1%	6.8%	5.0%	-4.0%	-6.8%	4.4%	-2.8%
Medicare %	14.6%	16.8%	14.1%	13.1%	12.7%	12.8%	13.7%	13.0%	10.4%	10.5%	13.0%	14.0%	9.3%
Medicaid %	77.9%	74.2%	77.1%	77.9%	78.0%	78.6%	73.7%	70.6%	76.2%	76.9%	73.5%	71.5%	71.0%
Private %	7.4%	9.0%	8.8%	9.1%	9.3%	8.6%	12.6%	16.4%	13.3%	12.7%	13.6%	14.5%	19.7%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$224	$224	$230	$212	$220	$226	$232	$234	$242	$275	$278	$294	$284
Cost/Day	$202	$214	$197	$202	$210	$217	$239	$218	$230	$286	$297	$281	$292
Avg Length of Stay	186.4 days	174.9 days	200.0 days	192.7 days	269.2 days	491.9 days	248.1 days	223.6 days	272.4 days	295.0 days	227.3 days	293.3 days	232.8 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Net patient revenue

$10.2M

Net patient income

-$289.8K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$10.2M

Net patient income

-$289.8K

Other income

$449.7K

Payroll costs

$7.1M 69.9% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.4M

Total costs

$10.5M

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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (53% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 6 - 7 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 32%

Private pay 53%

Medicaid 15%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 32%

Private pay 25%

Medicaid 42%

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Is Southern Springs Healthcare in a walkable area?

Southern Springs Healthcare has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Southern Springs Healthcare?

Southern Springs Healthcare's occupancy is 86%.

Are pets allowed at Southern Springs Healthcare?

No, Southern Springs Healthcare has a no-pet policy.

Does Southern Springs Healthcare operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Southern Springs Healthcare is registered as a for-profit in AL.

Who is the administrator of Southern Springs Healthcare?

Kristy L. Tanner is the administrator of Southern Springs Healthcare.

How many beds does Southern Springs Healthcare have?

Southern Springs Healthcare has 123 beds.

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Southern Springs Healthcare

Overview of Southern Springs Healthcare

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Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

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License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Therapy & Rehabilitation

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Inspection History

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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2018

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)

Citations history (last 8 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

62 Certified Nursing Assistant

18 Licensed Practical Nurse

6 Registered Nurse

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

4 Nurse Aide in Training

2 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Dental Services Staff

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Administrator

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

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Mix of rehab and long-term care

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