Montgomery, AL

Montgomery Children's Specialty Center

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2853 Forbes Drive, Montgomery, AL

(334) 261-3445

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

54

Certified beds

Average residents

48

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2010-11-18

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

No

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.77

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.80

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.90

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.50 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.46

All reported nurse hours · state 3.91 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.56

RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.03

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.60

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.36 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.67

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.04

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.56

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

38%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

49%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage Not Available
8.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.4%
91.3%
6.1 pts better
93.4%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.8% · Q2 97.9% · Q3 97.9% · Q4 95.8% · 4Q avg 97.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.8%
5.2 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
3.4%
2.3 pts better
3.3%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.8%
5.3%
1.5 pts worse
5.4%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.7% · Q2 8.3% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 6.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.7%
24.9%
11.2 pts better
19.6%
5.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.2% · Q2 14.6% · Q3 10.4% · Q4 14.6% · 4Q avg 13.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.9%
22.8%
4.9 pts better
16.7%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 18.9% · Q3 17.9% · Q4 14.7% · 4Q avg 17.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 13.2%
0.6%
12.6 pts worse
0.1%
13.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.2% · Q2 10.4% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 10.4% · 4Q avg 13.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.2%
13.4%
5.2 pts better
14.9%
6.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 8.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
2.6%
1.5 pts better
1.7%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 0.6%
13.5%
12.9 pts better
19.8%
19.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.7%
5.7%
3 pts better
5.1%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.5% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2023-05-25 · Fire 2023-05-25

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-10-10 · Fire 2019-10-10

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-10-18 · Fire 2018-10-18

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-06-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-06-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-06-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-06-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-10

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2019-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-18

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2018-11-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-06-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2023-06-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-06-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-25

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-06-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-10

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2019-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-18

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2018-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-18

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2018-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-18

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2018-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-18

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2018-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-18

F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2018-11-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2018-11-16

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