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Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility

Pell City, AL 35125 View Map

Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility is an Assisted Living Home in Alabama

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Overview of Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility

(205) 338-2221

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.68/day Alabama avg: 4.37/day

Overall rating

1/5

Alabama avg: 2.9/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Alabama avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

4/5

Alabama avg: 3.5/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Alabama avg: 3.0/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 44

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

73.8%

123

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.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$14.7M

Surplus of revenue

$958.4K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$14,707,589.00

Surplus of revenue

$958,435.00

Payroll costs

$6.4M

43.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$7.1M

Total costs $13.6M

44-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Regular

Facility Type

Assisted Living Facility

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015195

County: St. Clair

Ownership & operating entity

Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility is administrated by Randolph Pickell.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

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78.1%

$13,030,523.00

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67.7%

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4/5

4.7349

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3/5

+8%

-3%

Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility

SNF

AL 35125

168

FLIPPO, GREGORY

73.8%

$14,494,911.00

$6,444,411.00

44.5%

123.10

1/5

4.6759

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Chapman Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AL 35010

Bed Count: 188

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 15221

Occupancy: 78.1%

Home Revenue: $13,030,523.00

Payroll Costs: $8,827,445.00

Payroll %: 67.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 142.20

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7349

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 6

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

-33%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+8%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-3%

Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AL 35125

Bed Count: 168

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: FLIPPO, GREGORY

CCN: 15195

Occupancy: 73.8%

Home Revenue: $14,494,911.00

Payroll Costs: $6,444,411.00

Payroll %: 44.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 123.10

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6759

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Citations: 12

Severe Citations: 3

RN share vs State Avg:

+12%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+7%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-9%

Monarch Place

Type of care: AL

Community: Hanceville

Bed Count: 55

Pets Allowed: No

Regency Pointe

Type of care: AL IL MC

Community: Rainbow City

Bed Count: 46

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Autumn Cove Assisted Living

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Anniston

Bed Count: 38

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed

Pell City, AL 35125

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196

Total Staff

164

Employees

Contractors

49,992

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	21	8.9	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	18	10.3	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	94	9.3	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

157 staff

9.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

26 staff

5.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

4 staff

5.5hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

4.4%

of total hours from contractors

2,175 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 12 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 8 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	94	0	94	29,494	91	100%	9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	18	0	18	6,268	91	100%	10.3
Registered Nurse	21	0	21	5,452	91	100%	8.9
Nurse Aide in Training	21	0	21	2,996	71	78%	6.6
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	1,527	66	73%	8.7
Speech Language Pathologist	0	12	12	679	74	81%	5.8
Administrator	1	0	1	516	65	71%	7.9
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	496	62	68%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	494	63	69%	7.8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	420	62	68%	6.8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	419	53	58%	7.9
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	351	58	64%	5.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	292	69	76%	4.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	8	8	167	56	62%	2.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	156	21	23%	7.4
Medical Director	0	1	1	96	12	13%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	88	11	12%	8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	58	12	13%	4.8
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	0	1	1	24	3	3%	8

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Total Health inspections 3

Near State average

State average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Dec 2023

Total Health citations 12

15% above State average

State average: 10.4

4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 10 citations

Complaint investigations 2 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 3

329% above State average

State average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below State average

State average: 0.2

Moderate Health citations 9

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 20, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 20, 2023

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Jul 28, 2019

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 28, 2019

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: NOLAND HEALTH SERVICES

Resident Census by Payment Source

91 Total Residents

Medicaid 56 (61.5%)

Private Pay/Other 35 (38.5%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 8.4

6% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score 11.9

18% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 11.5%

17% below Alabama average.

Walking Ability Worsened 14.6%

9% below Alabama average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 9.7%

29% below Alabama average.

Falls with Major Injury 4.3%

27% above Alabama average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.5%

7% below Alabama average.

Urinary Tract Infection 5.7%

109% above Alabama average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.8%

33% below Alabama average.

Antipsychotic Use 22.8%

10% above Alabama average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

9% above Alabama average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Alabama average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.0%

12% above Alabama average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

19% better than Alabama average

Antipsychotic medication increase 3.5%

67% worse than Alabama average

Influenza Vaccine 95.7%

19% better than Alabama average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 73.8% ↑ 9.9pp vs 2023

Net Income $958,435 ↑ ~$39K vs 2023

Total Payroll $7,385,681 ↑ ~$1.8M vs 2023

Profit Margin 6.6% ↓ 0.5pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	94.4%	91.6%	91.7%	91.9%	93.8%	95.4%	93.4%	91.6%	82.5%	59.8%	56.9%	63.9%	73.8%
Beds	168	168	168	168	168	168	168	168	168	168	168	168	168
Net Income	$1,815,788	$1,438,657	$1,531,164	$1,676,880	$1,572,904	$1,493,891	$1,344,916	$1,600,083	$496,611	$1,318,431	$1,077,578	$919,129	$958,435
Gross Revenue	$16,734,809	$15,537,370	$15,402,041	$17,032,453	$17,125,348	$16,566,139	$17,339,894	$18,479,223	$15,572,260	$13,334,681	$11,201,459	$12,893,251	$14,494,911
Operating Expenses	$10,013,156	$10,156,496	$10,175,665	$10,369,731	$10,757,822	$11,170,197	$11,526,651	$11,680,046	$12,026,030	$10,049,870	$8,873,153	$10,071,617	$11,779,129
Net Patient Revenue	$12,099,461	$11,869,839	$11,991,706	$12,435,745	$12,574,697	$12,805,627	$12,984,701	$13,446,456	$12,667,646	$11,567,812	$9,369,787	$10,770,295	$12,692,840
Total Payroll	$6,019,495	$6,628,234	$6,004,166	$6,210,488	$6,248,799	$6,728,382	$6,932,597	$6,879,401	$6,957,193	$5,560,010	$4,916,921	$5,627,240	$7,385,681
Profit Margin %	10.9%	9.3%	9.9%	9.9%	9.2%	9.0%	7.8%	8.7%	3.2%	9.9%	9.6%	7.1%	6.6%
Medicare %	11.3%	9.3%	7.2%	10.2%	9.0%	7.6%	6.9%	6.4%	3.8%	5.2%	3.3%	3.6%	3.3%
Medicaid %	63.5%	59.1%	59.4%	59.9%	59.7%	54.0%	52.1%	53.9%	62.3%	64.9%	69.3%	68.4%	70.2%
Private %	25.2%	31.7%	33.4%	29.9%	31.3%	38.4%	41.0%	39.7%	33.9%	29.9%	27.4%	27.9%	26.5%
Revenue/Day	$208	$211	$213	$221	$218	$219	$227	$239	$250	$316	$268	$275	$280
Cost/Day	$172	$181	$181	$184	$187	$191	$201	$208	$237	$274	$254	$257	$260
Avg Length of Stay	140.3 days	138.3 days	143.7 days	135.2 days	129.3 days	142.6 days	126.1 days	121.8 days	133.8 days	103.5 days	123.0 days	115.9 days	128.1 days

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

AL Specifics: Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

General: Age 60+ priority, 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 Specifics: Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

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 Specifics: Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility

Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility is an Assisted Living Home in Alabama

Village at Cook Springs… is an Assisted Living Home in Alabama

Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility

Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility is an Assisted Living Home in Alabama

Village at Cook Springs… is an Assisted Living Home in Alabama

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This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

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Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Alabama Seniors

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Alabama CARES Program

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