Summerford Health and Rehab LLC
Nursing Home · Alabama, AL
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Summerford Health and Rehab LLC

Nursing Home · Alabama, AL
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Summerford Health and Rehab LLC accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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 15 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 (12% below)
• Deficiencies per year (10% below)
Latest Inspection April 24, 2024 Complaint Investigation

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

This Facility AL Average vs. AL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 15 17 This facility has 12% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (15 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 12% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2018. 1.9 2.1 This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (1.9 vs. AL avg 2.1).↓ 10% better

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

This facility’s inspection record is problematic due to repeated deficiencies in abuse prevention, staffing, and fall prevention. The most recent inspection on April 24, 2024, substantiated physical abuse caused by inadequate night staffing and left residents unsupervised on the secured unit, citing two deficiencies. Earlier inspections in September 2023 flagged failures in timely abuse reporting, incomplete fall prevention, and poor documentation across multiple residents, showing a consistent pattern of care and supervision issues.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Apr 2024

Total health citations
14 Rank #103 / 130Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 130 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Alabama State average, with a ranking across all 130 AL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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
4.67 Rank #102 / 130Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 130 homes in Alabama. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Alabama mean across 130 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.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.

9 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious health citations
2
900% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations Alabama average: 0.7

2 serious citations Alabama average: 0.2

12 moderate citations Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 7 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Apr 24, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services serious citation Apr 24, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 15, 2023
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 15, 2023
Corrected

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 221
Employees 104
Contractors 117
Staff to resident ratio 1.44:1
7% worse than Alabama average
Alabama average ratio: 1.56:1 Alabama average ratio: 1.56:1See full Alabama ranking
Avg staff/day 57
Average shift 8.8 hours
11% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 7.9 hours Alabama average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Alabama ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 46,113

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 34
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 51
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 110
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

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

24.3%

11,205 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 58 Licensed Practical Nurse: 36 Registered Nurse: 23

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 Assistant 52 58 110 22,169 92 100% 9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse 15 36 51 9,755 92 100% 9.5
Registered Nurse 11 23 34 7,462 92 100% 8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff 4 0 4 1,879 92 100% 7.5
Speech Language Pathologist 5 0 5 951 71 77% 6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician 3 0 3 695 55 60% 8.1
Physical Therapy Aide 4 0 4 533 64 70% 7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant 2 0 2 526 69 75% 7.5
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 498 63 68% 7.9
Dental Services Staff 1 0 1 493 62 67% 7.9
Administrator 1 0 1 483 61 66% 7.9
Other Social Services Staff 1 0 1 466 62 67% 7.5
Qualified Social Worker 4 0 4 206 49 53% 3.7
110 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
51 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
34 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 77%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 60%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 75%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days 67%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 53%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $26K Rank #117 / 131Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 131 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Alabama average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 131 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
60% lower than Alabama average

Alabama average: $65K

Number of fines 3
27% more fines than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $26K
Alabama average $65K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 24, 2024
$6K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 24, 2024
$8K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 24, 2024
$11K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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. 7.7
13% better 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. 16.3
13% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Alabama avg: 3.3 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 17.0%
22% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.8%
27% 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 20.2%
48% worse 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 4.1%
22% 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 4.9%
18% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.1%
22% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.9%
83% better 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 25.7%
24% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.5%
5% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 65.4%
31% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.89
6% 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. 1.94
8% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.79

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Alabama avg: 2.1 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 93.6%
12% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.2%
52% 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%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 33.2%
36% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.9%
30% worse 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. 1.4%
81% 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. 48.9%
9% 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. 57.8%
14% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

39% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 153
Medicare
9
5.9% of residents
Medicaid
84
54.9% of residents
Private pay or other
60
39.2% 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

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$16.8M
Profit
$1.4M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$16.8M Rank #27 / 129Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 129 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 %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$1.4M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #129 / 129Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 129 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$13
0% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.4M
Total costs $15.4M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Summerford Health and Rehab LLC is located in Falkville, 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.)

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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

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NH

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AL

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MC

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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).

AL

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IL

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Heritage Health Care & Rehab Inc
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).

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.

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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).

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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Summerford Health and Rehab LLC
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).

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Summerford Health and Rehab LLC

Is Summerford Health and Rehab LLC in a walkable area?

Summerford Health and Rehab LLC has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Who is the administrator of Summerford Health and Rehab LLC?

Rebecca Fraizer-Smith is the administrator of Summerford Health and Rehab LLC.

How many beds does Summerford Health and Rehab LLC have?

Summerford Health and Rehab LLC has 216 beds.

What is the address of Summerford Health and Rehab LLC?

Summerford Health and Rehab LLC is located at 4087 Highway 31 SW.

What is the phone number of Summerford Health and Rehab LLC?

(256) 784-5275 will put you in contact with the team at Summerford Health and Rehab LLC.

What county is Summerford Health and Rehab LLC located in?

Summerford Health and Rehab LLC is in Morgan County.

Is Summerford Health and Rehab LLC Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Summerford Health and Rehab LLC is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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