Knollwood Healthcare
3151-A Knollwood Drive · Mobile, AL · 36693 · 2516617608
71 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ephram Lahasky Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $187,110 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility
CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.
8 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$187,110 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
79% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 79% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $318,070 |
Inspection citations (46 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C September 11, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected October 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2025 | Fine | $187,110 |
| April 25, 2024 | Fine | $6,661 |
| April 25, 2024 | Fine | $10,555 |
| April 25, 2024 | Fine | $113,744 |
| April 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | 116 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015463 · certified since May 21, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.