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WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC

350 NORTHEAST 4TH STREET, CARBON HILL, AL 35549
Score: 9 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 9/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Alabama. Families considering this Carbon Hill facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 3.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc, including 7 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.14 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.54 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.93 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.60 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.26 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Nov 29, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 10 Moderate 🔴 7 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0835 Severity L
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    Nov 29, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0837 Severity L
    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints
    Nov 29, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity L
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Nov 29, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity K
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Nov 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity K
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Nov 29, 2024 · 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 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 42.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.6% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 17.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $235,127

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 9 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
59
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 29, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10