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

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.54

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.67

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.93

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.50 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.14

All reported nurse hours · state 3.91 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.21

RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.60

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.26

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.36 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.63

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.65

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.18

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

63%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

10,647

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

19.63

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9822

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 21.55% · Performance 22.46% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 5.87% · Performance 9.04% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

2.19

Baseline 58.93% · Performance 54.72% · Measure score 2.19 · Achievement 2.19 · Improvement 0.74

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.66

Baseline 4.50 hours · Performance 4.69 hours · Measure score 5.66 · Achievement 5.66 · Improvement 0.96

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.73%
10.72%
1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 50 · Observed rate 18% · Lower 95% interval 8.65%
Discharge to community 48.73%
50.57%
1.8 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 36 · Observed rate 36.11% · Lower 95% interval 34.77%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.03
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 34 · Denominator 34
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 34
Discharge self-care score 39.13%
53.69%
14.6 pts worse
Numerator 9 · Denominator 23
Discharge mobility score 34.78%
50.94%
16.2 pts worse
Numerator 8 · Denominator 23
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 34 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 9.04%
7.12%
1.9 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 32 · Observed rate 18.75% · Lower 95% interval 5.33%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 2.6%
8.2%
5.6 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 77
Staff flu vaccination coverage 10.17%
42%
31.8 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 59
Discharge function score 26.09%
56.45%
30.4 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 23
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

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 · Adjusted 3.5 · Observed 3.1 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Adjusted 3.2 · Observed 3.1 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 86.0% · 4Q avg 96.2%
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 · 4Q avg 97.7%
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 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 4.4% · 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 9.8%
5.3%
4.5 pts worse
5.4%
4.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 12.1% · Q3 8.8% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 9.8%
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 · Q1 36.7% · Q2 33.3% · Q3 28.6% · Q4 21.6% · 4Q avg 29.7%
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 · Q1 36.4% · Q2 38.5% · Q3 48.0% · Q4 44.4% · 4Q avg 42.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
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 · 4Q avg 40.8% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 40.7% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 16.1% · Q4 26.5% · 4Q avg 26.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 7.9% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 18.8% · Q2 17.2% · Q3 20.4% · Q4 15.0% · 4Q avg 17.7%
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 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 91.2% · Q2 86.8% · Q3 86.7% · Q4 80.0% · 4Q avg 86.4%
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 · Adjusted 18.2% · Observed 20.8% · Expected 12.8% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 89.7%
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 · Adjusted 32.4% · Observed 37.5% · Expected 27.6% · Used in QM five-star

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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