Brown Nursing Home

2334 Washington Street · Alexander City, AL · 35010 · 2563299061

68 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Crowne Health Care

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 87
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 70
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 85

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.963.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.630.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.31≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year57%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (7 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 15, 2018

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected December 20, 2018 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 15, 2018

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected December 20, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 15, 2018

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected December 20, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F November 15, 2018

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

    Corrected December 20, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D February 8, 2018

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 15, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F February 8, 2018

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

    Corrected March 15, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • No harm found · B February 8, 2018

    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 March 15, 2018 · Resident Rights

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015191 · certified since November 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.