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GOODWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER

16 JONES HILL ROAD, GOODWATER, AL 35072
Score: 87 / 100

Goodwater Healthcare Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Goodwater, Alabama, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 87/100, it ranks in the top 12% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Goodwater Healthcare Center provides above-average staffing with 4.76 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Goodwater Healthcare Center shows a strong inspection record, with just 5 deficiencies 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 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 4.76 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.55 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.30 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.75 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.29 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

5
Total Deficiencies
Mar 14, 2018
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0700 Severity E
    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these
    Mar 14, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity E
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Mar 14, 2018 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0637 Severity D
    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    Mar 14, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Mar 14, 2018 · Pharmacy Service 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 7.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 47.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.0% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 5.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 87 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: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 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
72
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 14, 2021
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0