Summerford Nursing Home, Inc
Nursing Home Facility
4087 Highway 31 Southwest, Falkville, AL 35622
Summerford Nursing Home, Inc is a senior care community located in Falkville, AL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Falkville area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (256) 784-5275.
With 216 beds, Summerford Nursing Home, Inc is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Morgan County average about 98 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 62% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Morgan County average of roughly 81%.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2023 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 59%.
The community is located in Morgan County, AL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Summerford Nursing Home, Inc. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $25,568.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
Summerford Nursing Home, Inc offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 216
- Occupancy 62%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 59%
- Last health inspection September 2023
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