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TLC Nursing Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Oneonta, AL
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TLC Nursing Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Oneonta, AL
212 Ellen Street, Po Box 698, Oneonta, AL 35121 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
TLC Nursing Center accepts Medicaid and Medicare.
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Overview of Tlc Nursing Center

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Tlc Nursing Center is a 103-bed faith-based skilled nursing and long-term care facility administered by Martin Yeomans at 212 Ellen Street in Oneonta, Alabama, serving Blount County and the broader North Central Alabama region. Operating since 1993, the facility holds Medicare and Medicaid certification across all 103 beds so residents need no relocation when their care needs shift between short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. CMS gives it 5 stars, a designation awarded only to top 10 percent skilled nursing facilities nationally. Occupancy is around 94 percent, well above the 80.8 percent Alabama average, denoting strong community trust and consistent local demand.

The facility has earned an AHCA Bronze Quality Award and 5 stars by CMS for Overall Quality, Staffing, and Clinical Quality Measures. It was also named one of the Best Nursing Homes in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report for 2025. On Medicare Care Compare, the facility carries a 4-star overall CMS rating with sub-ratings of 3 stars for health inspection, 4 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality measures, the highest possible QM score. It has recorded zero incidents, substantiated complaints, and fines or penalties. Tlc Nursing Center Quality measure performance is the facility’s strongest dimension. For long-stay residents, hospitalizations run at 1.84 per 1,000 resident days, 8 percent below the Alabama average, with emergency department visits 11 percent below the state benchmark, both indicating proactive daily clinical management. Short-stay measures are largely strong: zero falls with major injury (100 percent better than average), and ED visit rates 37 percent below the Alabama average. Two short-stay metrics warrant note: self-care ability at discharge runs 60 percent below the Alabama average (21.7 percent vs 53.7 percent), and the re-hospitalization rate of 28.5 percent is 16 percent above average. These figures suggest some short-stay residents may have higher underlying acuity or are not completing rehabilitation to the level needed for independent discharge, a question worth exploring with the care team for families considering post-acute recovery stays. Staffing is at or near the Alabama average across most categories, with RN hours (37 minutes/day) and LPN hours (44 minutes/day) modestly below state benchmarks. Weekend RN coverage at 15 minutes per day is 32 percent below the 22 minutes state average, worth a direct conversation with leadership about weekend clinical oversight. CNA hours match the state average, and weekend total nursing coverage matches state norms. The rural Ellen Street location has a 65 walk score, with Oneonta’s broader amenities nearby and some daily services reachable on foot.

The 27-bed Rehabilitation Unit features a large, well-appointed rehab gym, all private patient rooms, and licensed therapists available throughout the week, supporting both short-stay recovery and long-term functional maintenance. The physical environment reflects the home-like philosophy: private rooms with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, AC, cable TV, and Wi-Fi, as well as front porch rocking chairs, gardens with walking paths, a library, arts room, fitness and spa room, and activity and game rooms. Dining is home-cooked with a professional chef and special diet accommodations, served in spacious dining rooms or in residents’ own quarters. The care model is explicitly holistic and faith-grounded. At Tlc Nursing Center, serving “the least of these my brethren” isn’t a mere catchphrase but a way of life. It’s built for resident care encompassing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.

An exceptional choice for families in Blount County and North Central Alabama, Tlc Nursing Center is for those seeking a CMS 5-star-designated facility with award-recognized quality, a Christian community ethos, and a fully dual-certified bed structure that eliminates relocation uncertainties when care needs evolve.

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Staffing hours 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 vs Alabama averages

Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
37m
−3% 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.
44m
−6% 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.
2h 32m
Avg 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 20m
Avg State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.
15m
−32% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day

3 of 5 metrics below state avg

Bed community size
103-bed community Rank #78 / 242Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 242 homes we track in Alabama for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
Years in operation
27 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 65 / 100 Rank #37 / 382Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 382 homes we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyBlount
Accreditations5-Star Facility

Ownership & Operating Entity

TLC Nursing Center is administered by Martin Yeomans.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Activities
Specific ProgramsTherapeutic & Rehab Services
Religious Services

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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.84
8% 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. 1.60
11% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.79

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 28.5%
16% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.3%
37% 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. 0.0%
100% better 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. 21.7%
60% 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. 52.6%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

This home is administered by Martin Yeomans.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Alabama average is: 53.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions about TLC Nursing Center

Is TLC Nursing Center in a walkable area?

TLC Nursing Center has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

How long has TLC Nursing Center been in business?

TLC Nursing Center has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at TLC Nursing Center?

No, TLC Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.

Does TLC Nursing Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

TLC Nursing Center is registered as a for-profit in AL.

Who is the administrator of TLC Nursing Center?

Martin Yeomans is the administrator of TLC Nursing Center.

How many beds does TLC Nursing Center have?

TLC Nursing Center has 103 beds.

Are there photos of TLC Nursing Center?

Yes — there are 15 photos of TLC Nursing Center in the photo gallery on this page.

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