Washington County Nursing Home
14600 St Stephens Avenue · Chatom, AL · 36518 · 2518476412
88 certified beds Government - County Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (1 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2018
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 16, 2018 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015123 · certified since January 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.