Carbon Hill, AL

Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $235,127 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

350 Northeast 4th Street, Carbon Hill, AL

(205) 924-4404

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

59

Certified beds

Average residents

44

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1990-10-04

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.54

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.67

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.93

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.60

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

63%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.5
2.0
1.5 pts worse
1.9
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.2
1.8
1.4 pts worse
1.8
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.2%
91.3%
4.9 pts better
93.4%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7%
94.8%
2.9 pts better
95.5%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.4%
3.4%
1 pts worse
3.3%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.8%
5.3%
4.5 pts worse
5.4%
4.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 29.7%
24.9%
4.8 pts worse
19.6%
10.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 42.0%
22.8%
19.2 pts worse
16.7%
25.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.6%
0.6 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 40.8%
14.8%
26 pts worse
16.3%
24.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.6%
13.4%
13.2 pts worse
14.9%
11.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.3%
1.3%
1 pts worse
1.0%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.6%
2.6%
2 pts worse
1.7%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.7%
13.5%
4.2 pts worse
19.8%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
5.7%
0.5 pts worse
5.1%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.4%
84.3%
2.1 pts better
81.7%
4.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 18.2%
11.5%
6.7 pts worse
12.0%
6.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.7%
2.1%
3.6 pts worse
1.6%
4.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.7%
80.3%
9.4 pts better
79.7%
10 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 32.4%
24.5%
7.9 pts worse
23.9%
8.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-30 · Fire 2024-11-30

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2020-02-06 · Fire 2020-02-06

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-11-20 · Fire 2018-11-20

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-30

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-12-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-30

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-30

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-30

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-30

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2020-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2020-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2020-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2020-03-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2019-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2019-01-02

Inspection history

Recent health citations

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-11-30

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2024-12-28

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-11-30

F837 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Corrected 2024-12-28

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-11-30

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-12-28

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-11-30

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 2024-12-28

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-11-30

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-28

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-11-30

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-12-28

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-11-30

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 2024-12-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-30

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 2024-12-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-30

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-12-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-30

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-12-28

C · Minimal harm 2024-11-30

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-12-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2020-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2020-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

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 2018-12-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2018-12-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2018-12-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2018-12-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2018-12-25

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$235,127 2024-11-30

Fine

Fine · fine $235,127

Fine

Ownership

Church, Alicia

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 2 facilities 2023-07-01
Church, Clyde

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 2 facilities 2010-07-01
Potts, Susan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-07-01
Scott, Charla

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-10-28

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