Southern Springs Healthcare
CMS overall rating Info 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.

Southern Springs Healthcare

CMS overall rating Info 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.
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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.”

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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.
▲ 70.0% Above AL avg. ▲ 70.0% Above AL avg.AL average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 76.4% Above AL avg. ▲ 76.4% Above AL avg.AL average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 12.9% Above AL avg. ▲ 12.9% Above AL avg.AL average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 34.3% Above AL avg. ▲ 34.3% Above AL avg.AL average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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 — compared to Alabama state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 42nd out of 136 homes 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.
4h 39m per day
Rank #42 / 136Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 136 homes in Alabama. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Alabama average, with a ranking across 136 Alabama facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Alabama avg (4h 22m per day)
vs Alabama avg
+6%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +54% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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 Info 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 Info 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 Info 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 Info 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 Info 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

Avg. Length of Stay
233 days
Bed community size
123-bed community Rank #59 / 245Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 245 homes in Alabama. 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #58 / 418Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 418 homes in Alabama. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
86%
Rank #54 / 138Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 138 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Alabama average, with its Statewide rank out of 138. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Alabama average: 80.8%
Occupied beds
106 / 123
Average occupied beds in Alabama homes 97 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyBullock
Accreditations5 Star Rating

Ownership & Operating Entity

Southern Springs Healthcare is administrated by Kristy L. Tanner.

Profit StatusCorporation

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

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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 2018 · 8 years of data 10 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Alabama average:
• Total deficiencies (41% below)
• Deficiencies per year (38% below)
Latest Inspection August 1, 2023 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAL Averagevs. AL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1017 This facility has 41% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (10 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 41% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2018. 1.32.1 This facility has 38% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (1.3 vs. AL avg 2.1).↓ 38% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info 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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2018
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2023

Total health citations
7 Rank #41 / 136Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 136 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Alabama State average, with a ranking across all 136 AL facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection
2.33 Rank #28 / 136Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 136 homes in Alabama. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Alabama mean across 136 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Alabama average 3.46


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
0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations Alabama average: 0.2

6 moderate citations Alabama average: 9.1

1 minor citation Alabama average: 0.4
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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 109
Employees 105
Contractors 4
Staff to resident ratio 1.11 : 1
29% fewer staff per resident than Alabama average
Alabama average ratio: 1.56 : 1 Alabama average ratio: 1.56 : 1See full Alabama ranking
Avg staff/day 60
Average shift 8.1 hours
0% compared with Alabama average
Alabama average: 7.9 hours Alabama average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Alabama ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 44,446

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 6 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 18 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 62 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 62
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.7%

290 contractor hours this quarter

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

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6206225,57092100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse180188,41492100%8.6
Registered Nurse6062,7529098%8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,1209199%6.8
Nurse Aide in Training4049375560%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist2029256874%7.7
Dental Services Staff1016007177%8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant1125206874%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1015196470%8.1
Mental Health Service Worker1015086470%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide1124975964%8
Administrator1014876166%8
Physical Therapy Aide1014726065%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014446267%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician1014446065%7.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111514347%3.5
Medical Director011883437%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%

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

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 score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.1
In line with 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. 10.9
24% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS 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 Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.8%
22% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.7%
34% better than 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 11.4%
17% 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 1.3%
63% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 12.1%
103% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
81% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.5%
94% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6%
55% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.4%
13% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 42.2%
54% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.0%
8% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.79
11% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.00

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.48
73% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.79

Short-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 42.9%
49% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.7%
27% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 46.2%
43% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 20.4%
17% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 0.0%
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 11.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 3.1%
306% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 41.7%
22% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 42.9%
15% worse than Alabama average

Alabama 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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 98
Medicare
20
20.4% of residents
Medicaid
69
70.4% of residents
Private pay or other
9
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.

Finances and operations

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

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Net patient revenue Info Net 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."
$10.2M
Net patient income Info Net 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."
-$289.8K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Net patient revenue Info Net 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."
$10.2M Rank #109 / 135Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 135 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Alabama average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net 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."
-$289.8K
Other income Info Money 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.
$449.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff 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 #37 / 135Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 135 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$7.1M 69.9% of net patient revenue Info 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 #5 / 133Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 133 homes in Alabama. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Alabama average. Well-run Alabama facilities typically land around 54–69% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything 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).
$3.4M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$10.5M

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.

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

Admissions
68 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 32%
Private pay 53%
Medicaid 15%
Discharges
154 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 32%
Private pay 25%
Medicaid 42%

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Address 35.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Union Springs's city center to Southern Springs Healthcare's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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$14.5M
Facility $14.5M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #31 / 135
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #33 / 135
49.9%
Facility 49.9%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #90 / 133
15457
Plantation Manor Retirement Community
NH
AL
MC
Mccalla
103
Facility 103
AL AVG 90
Rank #81 / 245
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #71 / 138
+4%
4.26
Facility 4.26
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #75 / 136
-31%-2%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
13
Facility 13
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #98 / 136
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #66 / 136
-98-
7
Facility 7
AL AVG 36
Rank #355 / 418
Cassie Ball
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #107 / 135
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #98 / 135
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #53 / 133
15015
Galleria Woods
NH
AL
IL
NC
RC
Birmingham
24
Facility 24
AL AVG 90
Rank #234 / 245
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #40 / 138
+10%
5.15
Facility 5.15
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #17 / 136
+56%+18%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #67 / 136
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #66 / 136
-26A+
28
Facility 28
AL AVG 36
Rank #255 / 418
Ccrc Opco Ventures LLC
$4.0M
Facility $4.0M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #36 / 135
$5.3M
Facility $5.3M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #61 / 135
132.4%
Facility 132.4%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #128 / 133
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Alabama

Southern Springs Healthcare is located in Union Springs, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alabama.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL

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 meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not 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

Age 55+
General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
AL

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.
AL

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AL

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset Limits Not 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 Southern Springs Healthcare

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%.

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.

Are there photos of Southern Springs Healthcare?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Southern Springs Healthcare in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Southern Springs Healthcare?

Southern Springs Healthcare is located at 745 Southern Springs Road.

What is the phone number of Southern Springs Healthcare?

(334) 738-5590 will put you in contact with the team at Southern Springs Healthcare.

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