Alabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Feb 2018
Washington County Nursing Home is an 88-bed long-term care facility and county-operated governmental institution at 14600 St. Stephens Avenue in Chatom, Alabama, in Washington County. It’s administered by Teresa Grimes and functions as an integral part of Washington County Hospital, which has served the community since 1953. It accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and the current resident census (January 2026) shows 80 residents, with Medicaid covering 83.8 percent and private pay or other sources covering the rest.
The facility scored an overall 5-star rating by CMS, with every rating dimension above the Alabama average, the only facility in this review batch to achieve that across all four components. The overall score is 71.8 percent above the Alabama average, health inspection performance is 74.8 percent above average, staffing is 38.9 percent above average, and quality measures are 69.5 percent above average. The inspection record is extraordinary. Across three surveys over eight years: February 2018, February 2019, and June 2021, the facility accumulated just one total citation, placing it first out of 121 Alabama SNFs on both total citations and per-inspection citation rate. That single citation was a moderate Abuse/Neglect finding from the February 2018 survey, corrected promptly. No critical or serious citations have been issued, with no fines or penalties in the past three years. Quality measure performance for long-stay residents is similarly strong across most dimensions. Hospitalizations run at 0.94 per 1,000 resident days, 53 percent below the Alabama average of 2.00, indicating that chronic conditions are being managed proactively. ADL decline (9.4 percent vs Alabama average 13.9 percent) and walking ability decline (9.6 percent vs 16.1 percent) are both substantially better than state benchmarks, as are pressure ulcer (2.7 percent vs 5.9 percent) and UTI rates (2.3 percent vs 2.7 percent). Both pneumococcal and influenza vaccination rates reach 100 percent for long-stay residents. The composite high-risk clinical events score of 7.1 is 20 percent better than the Alabama average. Three areas warrant monitoring: weight loss at 9.6 percent (78 percent above Alabama average 5.4 percent), bowel/bladder incontinence at 21.7 percent (59 percent above average 13.6 percent), and falls with major injury at 4.4 percent (29 percent above average 3.4 percent). Given these figures, families of long-stay residents should ask specifically about fall prevention protocols and nutritional monitoring. Staffing is above average in total nursing hours, 4 hours 52 minutes per resident per day, 11 percent above the Alabama average, ranking 25th of 121 statewide. LPN hours stand out at 57 minutes per day, 21 percent above the state average. Weekend total nursing of 3 hours 34 minutes is 8 percent above average. One gap needs attention: weekend RN coverage at 8 minutes per day is 64 percent below the Alabama average of 22 minutes, the lowest weekend RN figure in this batch. Q2 2025 payroll data shows 103 total staff: 99 employees, 4 contractors (1.7 percent of hours) with 8.4 hours average shift. The 1.29:1 staff-to-resident ratio is below the Alabama average headcount ratio, though the nursing hours benchmarks remain above average, reflecting longer average shifts.
The campus’ specialty clinic access is a meaningful differentiator for a rural county-operated facility. On-site or affiliated services include cardiology, orthopaedics, pulmonary, radiology, vascular associates, a lab, a swing bed program, and the WCHNH Heritage Adult Day Haven, extending the facility’s services to day care for community members. Millry Family Care provides primary care access within the network.
Washington County Nursing Home is an exceptional option for Washington County and surrounding rural Alabama communities seeking a county-governed, 5-star rated facility. Its inspection record stands among the cleanest in the state, with quality results reflecting resident health outcomes instead of mere regulatory compliance. The RN weekend gap and the weight loss and incontinence metrics are the only material concerns in an otherwise highly favorable profile, though families of long-stay residents must ask about fall prevention protocols and nutritional monitoring.
Washington County Nursing Home is administrated by Teresa Grimes.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 1 | 17 | This facility has 94% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (1 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 94% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.1 | 2.1 | This facility has 95% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (0.1 vs. AL avg 2.1).↓ 95% better |
Alabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Feb 2018
Alabama average 10.4
Alabama average 3.46
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 1 citation resulted from standard inspections.
Alabama average: 0.7
Alabama average: 0.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
235 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 1 | 64 | 19,650 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 6,866 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,189 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,445 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,020 | 67 | 73% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 642 | 72 | 78% | 8.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 68 | 74% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 269 | 77 | 84% | 3.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 235 | 34 | 37% | 6.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 89 | 33 | 36% | 2.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 69 | 52 | 57% | 1.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 9 | 10% | 6.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 7 | 8% | 4.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 20 | 22% | 1.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5% | 2 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chatom's city center to Washington County Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Washington County Nursing Home | NH ADC RC | Chatom | 88
Facility
88
AL AVG
90
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#111 / 245 | - | - | 4.87
Facility
4.87
AL AVG
4.37
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#28 / 136 | -4% | +11% | $0
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$0
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$59.8k
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#1 / 137 | 1
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1
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10.4
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#1 / 136 | 1.0
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1.0
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3.5
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#1 / 136 | - | 78 | - |
37
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36
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#203 / 418 | - | - | - | - | 15123 | ||||
| Westminster Village – Spanish Fort | NH AL HC IL MC PC | Spanish Fort (Bridgehead) | 60
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90
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#156 / 245 |
65.0%
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65.0%
AL AVG
80.8%
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#109 / 138 | -20% | 4.91
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4.91
AL AVG
4.37
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#28 / 136 | +69% | +12% | $0
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$0
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$59.8k
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#1 / 137 | 10
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10
AL AVG
10.4
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#67 / 136 | 3.3
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3.3
AL AVG
3.5
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#66 / 136 | - | 10 | - |
27
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27
AL AVG
36
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#261 / 418 | Acts Retirement Services, Inc | $16.1M
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$16.1M
AL AVG
$11.1M
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#19 / 135 | $8.2M
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$8.2M
AL AVG
$4.7M
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#23 / 135 | 50.6%
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50.6%
AL AVG
45%
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#85 / 133 | 15381 | ||||
| Kirkwood By the River | NH AL IL MC | Birmingham (Overton) | 46
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90
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100.0%
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80.8%
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#1 / 138 | +24% | 5.10
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5.10
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4.37
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#17 / 136 | -41% | +17% | $0
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$0
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$59.8k
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#1 / 137 | 8
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8
AL AVG
10.4
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#49 / 136 | 2.7
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2.7
AL AVG
3.5
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#40 / 136 | - | 55 | A+ |
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36
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#395 / 418 | William Widman | $14.5M
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$14.5M
AL AVG
$11.1M
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#31 / 135 | $7.2M
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$7.2M
AL AVG
$4.7M
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#33 / 135 | 49.9%
Facility
49.9%
AL AVG
45%
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#90 / 133 | 15457 | ||||
| Plantation Manor Retirement Community | NH AL MC | Mccalla | 103
Facility
103
AL AVG
90
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#81 / 245 |
83.8%
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83.8%
AL AVG
80.8%
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#71 / 138 | +4% | 4.26
Facility
4.26
AL AVG
4.37
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#75 / 136 | -31% | -2% | $0
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$0
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$59.8k
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#1 / 137 | 13
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13
AL AVG
10.4
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#98 / 136 | 3.3
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3.3
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3.5
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#66 / 136 | - | 98 | - |
7
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7
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36
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#355 / 418 | Cassie Ball | $8.2M
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$8.2M
AL AVG
$11.1M
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#107 / 135 | $4.7M
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$4.7M
AL AVG
$4.7M
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#98 / 135 | 57.7%
Facility
57.7%
AL AVG
45%
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#53 / 133 | 15015 | ||||
| Galleria Woods | NH AL IL NC RC | Birmingham | 24
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AL AVG
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#234 / 245 |
88.5%
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88.5%
AL AVG
80.8%
Rank
#40 / 138 | +10% | 5.15
Facility
5.15
AL AVG
4.37
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#17 / 136 | +56% | +18% | $0
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$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
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#1 / 137 | 10
Facility
10
AL AVG
10.4
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#67 / 136 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
AL AVG
3.5
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#66 / 136 | - | 26 | A+ |
28
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28
AL AVG
36
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#255 / 418 | Ccrc Opco Ventures LLC | $4.0M
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$4.0M
AL AVG
$11.1M
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#36 / 135 | $5.3M
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$5.3M
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#61 / 135 | 132.4%
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132.4%
AL AVG
45%
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#128 / 133 | 15459 |
Washington County Nursing Home is located in Chatom, Alabama.
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Washington County Nursing Home has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Teresa Grimes is the administrator of Washington County Nursing Home.
Washington County Nursing Home has 88 beds.
Yes — there is 1 photo of Washington County Nursing Home in the photo gallery on this page.
Washington County Nursing Home is located at 14600 St. Stephens Avenue, PO Box 1299.
(251) 847-2223 will put you in contact with the team at Washington County Nursing Home.
Washington County Nursing Home is in Washington County.
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