THE PINE OF CAMDEN, LLC

550 PONDEROSA DRIVE, CAMDEN, AL 36726 (334) 682-4231
For profit - Corporation 95 Beds Independent Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
95/100
#31 of 223 in AL
Last Inspection: March 2021

Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.

Overview

The Pine of Camden, LLC has received a Trust Grade of A+, indicating it is an elite facility with top-tier care. It ranks #31 out of 223 nursing homes in Alabama, placing it in the top half, and is the only option in Wilcox County, highlighting its status as the best local choice. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from one in 2019 to zero in 2021, and it has a strong staffing turnover rate of 21%, which is well below the Alabama average of 48%. However, it has less RN coverage than 89% of Alabama facilities, which could be a concern for patient care. Importantly, the inspection found that a nurse failed to perform hand hygiene after giving an injection, which poses a risk for infection. Overall, while there are strengths in the facility's overall care and staffing stability, attention to RN coverage and adherence to hygiene practices needs to be addressed.

Trust Score
A+
95/100
In Alabama
#31/223
Top 13%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Getting Better
1 → 0 violations
Staff Stability
✓ Good
21% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 27 points below Alabama's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Alabama facilities.
Skilled Nurses
○ Average
Each resident gets 31 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Alabama. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
Violations
✓ Good
Only 1 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★★★☆
4.0
Staff Levels
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Care Quality
★★★★★
5.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2019: 1 issues
2021: 0 issues

The Good

  • 4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
  • Low Staff Turnover (21%) · Staff stability means consistent care
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover is low (21%)

    27 points below Alabama average of 48%

Facility shows strength in staffing levels, staff retention, fire safety.

The Bad

No Significant Concerns Identified

This facility shows no red flags. Among Alabama's 100 nursing homes, only 1% achieve this.

The Ugly 1 deficiencies on record

Jan 2019 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on observation, interview, record review, and the review of a facility document titled, Hand Hygiene Policy, the facility failed to ensure Employee Identifier (EI) #1, a Licensed Practical Nurse...

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Based on observation, interview, record review, and the review of a facility document titled, Hand Hygiene Policy, the facility failed to ensure Employee Identifier (EI) #1, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), removed her gloves and washed her hands, perform hand hygiene, before leaving a resident's room after giving an injection. This affected 1 of six residents observed during medication pass, conducted by 1 of three nurses, on 1/30/19. Finding include: The facility document titled, Hand Hygiene Policy copyright date 2018, included: . Staff involved in direct resident contact will perform proper hand hygiene procedure to prevent the spread of infection to other . residents, . Between resident contacts . After handling items potentially contaminated with blood, body fluids . On 01/30/19 at 3:50 PM, EI #1 was observed during a medication pass. The resident required an insulin injection. EI #1 applied gloves to her hands before giving the injection to the resident. After giving the injection EI #1 wore the gloves out of the room, went to the nurses station, reached into her front pocket for the keys to the nurses station and put the insulin pen back in the cart. She then removed the gloves and washed her hands. On 01/30/19 at 5:05 PM, an interview was conducted with EI #1. She was asked what should she do after giving an injection, when wearing gloves, and before leaving the resident's room. EI #1 said take her gloves off and wash her hands. She was asked what should she have done after she removed her gloves. EI #1 replied washed her hands. She was asked did she walk down the hall with the dirty gloves on. EI #1 replied yes. EI #1 was asked what was the potential concern for walking down the hall with dirty gloves on. She replied spreading infection, infection control. On 01/31/19 at 12:20 PM, an interview was conducted with EI #2, the infection control nurse. EI #2 was asked what should a nurse, wearing gloves, do before leaving a resident's room. She replied take the gloves off and perform hand hygiene before leaving the room. EI #2 was asked what was the potential concern for not removing gloves before leaving the residents room. EI #2 replied contamination.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Grade A+ (95/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Alabama.
  • • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
  • • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Alabama facilities.
  • • Only 1 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
Concerns
  • • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is The Pine Of Camden, Llc's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns THE PINE OF CAMDEN, LLC an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Alabama, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.

How is The Pine Of Camden, Llc Staffed?

CMS rates THE PINE OF CAMDEN, LLC's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 21%, compared to the Alabama average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.

What Have Inspectors Found at The Pine Of Camden, Llc?

State health inspectors documented 1 deficiencies at THE PINE OF CAMDEN, LLC during 2019. These included: 1 with potential for harm.

Who Owns and Operates The Pine Of Camden, Llc?

THE PINE OF CAMDEN, LLC is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 95 certified beds and approximately 58 residents (about 61% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in CAMDEN, Alabama.

How Does The Pine Of Camden, Llc Compare to Other Alabama Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Alabama, THE PINE OF CAMDEN, LLC's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (21%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting The Pine Of Camden, Llc?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"

Is The Pine Of Camden, Llc Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, THE PINE OF CAMDEN, LLC has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Alabama. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at The Pine Of Camden, Llc Stick Around?

Staff at THE PINE OF CAMDEN, LLC tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 21%, the facility is 25 percentage points below the Alabama average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly.

Was The Pine Of Camden, Llc Ever Fined?

THE PINE OF CAMDEN, LLC has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.

Is The Pine Of Camden, Llc on Any Federal Watch List?

THE PINE OF CAMDEN, LLC is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.