WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME

WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME holds a 5 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, above the Alabama average of 3, as a nursing home in Chatom, Alabama, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.

nursing home in Chatom, Alabama

2518476412

Ratings

CMS 5/5 stars

• Health inspections: 5/5
• Staffing: 5/5
• Quality measures: 5/5

Estimated cost

Estimated $3,800–$6,000/month

About WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME

WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME is a government - county nursing home in Chatom, Alabama.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Alabama average of 3.

Its reported CMS domain scores are even at 5 out of 5 for health inspections, staffing, quality measures.

How to read WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME's star rating

The CMS overall star rating for WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 5-star overall rating means WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME sits in the upper tier of rated providers nationally, though a strong overall score can still hide a weaker individual domain.

For WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME, CMS currently publishes 5 out of 5 for health inspections, 5 out of 5 for staffing, 5 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Alabama providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.

In local context: the Alabama average is 3. WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME rates 5 out of 5, in line with that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.

What WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME's inspection record shows

No deficiency citations for WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.

Before you rely on a clean record, ask WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the Alabama survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.

What nursing home costs near Chatom, Alabama

Alabama nursing home typically runs $3,800 to $6,000 per month, a midpoint of roughly $4,900 — about $58,800 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.

Actual pricing at WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.

When you call WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.

Questions to ask WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME on a tour

These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Chatom providers is more revealing than any single visit.

• Your CMS overall rating is 5 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
• CMS reports 5 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
• What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
• What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
• How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
• Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?

How to verify this information about WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME

Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Alabama licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Chatom.

Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Chatom will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.

WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME — questions families ask

How does Medicare rate WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME?

WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama average of 3.

What are WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME's CMS domain scores?

CMS reports health inspections 5 out of 5, staffing 5 out of 5, quality measures 5 out of 5 for WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME.

Who operates WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME?

WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME is operated as a government - county nursing home.

What does nursing home cost near Chatom, Alabama?

Alabama nursing home typically runs $3,800–$6,000 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME — pricing varies by care level and room type.

Where is WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME located?

WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME is at 14600 ST STEPHENS AVENUE. You can reach the facility directly at 2518476412.