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WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME

14600 ST STEPHENS AVENUE, CHATOM, AL 36518
Score: 100 / 100

Washington County Nursing Home is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Chatom, Alabama, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 100/100, it ranks in the top 0% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Washington County Nursing Home provides above-average staffing with 4.27 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Washington County Nursing Home shows a strong inspection record, with just 1 deficiencie noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.27 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.65 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.55 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.13 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

1
Total Deficiencies
Feb 14, 2018
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 1 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (1 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Feb 14, 2018 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 1.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.7% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 18.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

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

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
88
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 9, 2021
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0