Attalla Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
915 Stewart Avenue Southeast · Attalla, AL · 35954 · 2565387852
182 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 1, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 1, 2022
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 1, 2022
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2022
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 May 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 5, 2019
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 27, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 5, 2019
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 27, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 5, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 27, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 27, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2019
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected May 27, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2018
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 7, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2018
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 7, 2018 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2018
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 7, 2018 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 7, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2018
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 7, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2018
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected September 7, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2018
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 7, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 3, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 14, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015203 · certified since December 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.