Attalla Health Care, Inc
Nursing Home Facility
915 Stewart Avenue Southeast, Attalla, AL 35954
Attalla Health Care, Inc is a senior care community located in Attalla, AL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Attalla area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (256) 538-7852.
With 182 beds, Attalla Health Care, Inc is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Etowah County average about 82 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 51% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Etowah County average of roughly 74%.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Etowah County average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2022 and recorded 12 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Etowah County average about 3.9 hours.
The community is located in Etowah County, AL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 26 problems at Attalla Health Care, Inc. 6 findings involved harm to a resident, including 6 that put residents in immediate danger.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Put residents in immediate danger, widespread
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Put residents in immediate danger, widespread
Administration
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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Put residents in immediate danger, widespread
Environmental
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Attalla Health Care, Inc offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 182
- Occupancy 51%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Last health inspection March 2022
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