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CULLMAN HEALTH CARE CENTER

1607 MAIN AVE NE, CULLMAN, AL 35055
Score: 41 / 100

Cullman Health Care Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 41/100. The facility ranks in the 24th percentile among Alabama nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Cullman Health Care Center is near the national average, with 4.17 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Cullman Health Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.17 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.96 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.55 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.50 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Oct 18, 2023
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0814 Severity F
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    Oct 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Oct 18, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Oct 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Oct 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Oct 18, 2023 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 8.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.3% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 17.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $26,982

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 41 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
95
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 18, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5