C

BROWN NURSING HOME

2334 WASHINGTON STREET, ALEXANDER CITY, AL 35010
Score: 63 / 100

Brown Nursing Home is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 63/100. Located in Alexander City, Alabama, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Brown Nursing Home is near the national average, with 3.97 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 7 deficiencies at Brown Nursing Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.97 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.11 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.19 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.29 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

7
Total Deficiencies
Nov 14, 2018
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 6 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Nov 14, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Nov 14, 2018 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Nov 14, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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.
    Nov 14, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 7, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 9.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 23.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 9.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.4% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 3.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 9.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 63 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
68
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 4, 2020
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0