Goodwater Healthcare Center
16 Jones Hill Road · Goodwater, AL · 35072 · 2568396711
72 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Prime Health Care Enterprises
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2018
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected April 19, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 15, 2018
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 19, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2018
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 April 19, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 15, 2018
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 19, 2018 · Administration
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No harm found · C March 15, 2018
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected April 19, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015204 · certified since July 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.