Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home

Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home is a senior care community located in Killen, AL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Killen area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (256) 757-2103.

With 58 beds, Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Lauderdale County average about 94 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 94% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Lauderdale County average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2023 and recorded 1 deficiency.

Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Lauderdale County average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 44%.

The community is located in Lauderdale County, AL.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 3 problems at Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  Inspected September 2023, after a complaint. Corrected by February 15, 2023.

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.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Corporation
• Beds / units 58
• Occupancy 94%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 4.5
• Annual staff turnover 44%
• Last health inspection September 2023