D

HEALTH CARE INC

38286 US HIGHWAY 231, ASHVILLE, AL 35953
Score: 44 / 100

Health Care Inc faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 44/100. The facility ranks in the 30th percentile among Alabama nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

With 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, Health Care Inc falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Health Care Inc. 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 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.32 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.82 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.17 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.77 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.24 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Aug 23, 2022
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 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.
    Aug 23, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary 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.
    Aug 23, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Aug 23, 2022 · 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.
    Aug 7, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Aug 7, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 5.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 60.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 3.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
53
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 23, 2022
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3