EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY

260 MILNER CHAPEL ROAD, FLORENCE, AL 35634 (256) 757-2143
For profit - Corporation 60 Beds Independent Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
80/100
#51 of 223 in AL
Last Inspection: July 2024

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

El Reposo Nursing Facility in Florence, Alabama, has a Trust Grade of B+, indicating it is above average and recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #51 out of 223 facilities statewide, placing it in the top half of Alabama nursing homes, and is the top choice out of five options in Lauderdale County. The facility is improving, with issues decreasing from three in 2018 to just one in 2024. Staffing is rated 4 out of 5 stars, although there is a concerning turnover rate of 49%, close to the state average of 48%, and less RN coverage than 95% of Alabama facilities, which may impact resident care. Recent inspector findings revealed some issues, such as outdated food not being discarded and residents not being given the opportunity to vote, highlighting areas needing attention alongside the facility's strengths in quality measures and overall care.

Trust Score
B+
80/100
In Alabama
#51/223
Top 22%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Getting Better
3 → 1 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
49% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Alabama facilities.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 26 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Alabama. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
✓ Good
Only 4 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
★★★★☆
4.0
Overall Rating
★★★★☆
4.0
Staff Levels
★★★★★
5.0
Care Quality
★★★☆☆
3.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2018: 3 issues
2024: 1 issues

The Good

  • 4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
  • 5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 49%

Near Alabama avg (46%)

Higher turnover may affect care consistency

The Ugly 4 deficiencies on record

Jul 2024 1 deficiency
CONCERN (F) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

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

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observations, interviews and the facility's policy titled, Labeling and Dating Foods (Date Marking), the facility failed to ensure out of date food was discarded on 06/30/2024 during the init...

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Based on observations, interviews and the facility's policy titled, Labeling and Dating Foods (Date Marking), the facility failed to ensure out of date food was discarded on 06/30/2024 during the initial kitchen observation. This had the potential to affect 57 of 57 residents receiving food from the kitchen. Findings include: A facility's policy titled, Labeling and Dating Foods (Date Marking), documented, . Procedure: . 2. Date marking for refrigerated storage food items . *Once opened, all ready to eat, potentially hazardous food will be re-dated with a use by date according to current safe food storage guidelines . 4. Prepared food or opened food items should be discarded when: *The food items does not have a specific manufactured expiration date and has been refrigerated for 7 days *The food items is leftover for more than 3 days *The food item is older than expiration date . On 06/30/2024 at 4:20 PM, an initial kitchen tour was conducted with the Dietary Manager (DM). An observation was made of a quart of buttermilk with a use by date of 06/29/2024, a Ziploc or re-sealable bag of bologna with a use by date of 06/29/2024, a Ziploc bag of Deli Turkey with a use by date of 06/27/2024 and a Ziploc bag of Deli Smoked Ham with a use by date of 06/29/2024 in the reach in cooler. During the initial kitchen tour conducted on 06/30/2024 at 4:20 PM, an interview was conducted with the DM. The DM stated the quart of buttermilk, Ziploc bags of bologna, Deli Turkey and Deli Smoked Ham, should have been discarded by the used by date on the label. The DM admitted these items should not have been in the cooler. The DM stated the concern of having these items in the cooler after the use by date was the items could be used when they were possibly unsafe.
Jun 2018 3 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Resident Rights (Tag F0550)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, and review of a facility policy tilted Voting Policy and a facility document titled current r...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, and review of a facility policy tilted Voting Policy and a facility document titled current registered voters, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #12 and RI #21 were given the opportunity to vote in the June 5, 2018 State Wide Election. This affected 2 of 8 registered voters in the facility. Findings Include: A review of an undated policy titled Voting Policy documented: .It is the policy of .to encourage all residents to exercise the right to vote while residing in the facility .Procedure: .3. During election periods, the Social Services Director will obtain absentee ballots for the residents interested . A review of a facility document titled current registered voters documented RI #12 and RI #21 were registered voters. On 6/12/18 at 10:00 a.m., a resident council meeting was held. During the meeting, residents reported they did not vote in the last election. 1) RI # 12 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. A review of RI # 12's most recent Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 4/12/18 documented a Brief Interview of Mental Status Score (BIMS) of 15, which indicated RI # 12 was cognitively intact. On 6/12/18 at 4:13 p.m., an interview was conducted with RI # 12. RI # 12 stated he/she was not asked if he/she wanted to vote in the June 5, 2018 State Wide Election. RI # 12 stated he/she would have voted in the election if he/she had been asked. 2) RI #21 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] A review of RI #21's most recent Quarterly MDS with an ARD of 4/22/18 documented a BIMS of 13, which indicated RI #21 was cognitively intact. On 6/12/18 at 4:21 p.m. RI # 21 was asked if he/she was allowed to vote in the June 5, 2018 State Wide Election, he/she responded no. He/she was asked if he/ she would have wanted to vote in the June 5, 2018 election, and he/she responded yes. An interview was conducted with Employee Identifier (EI) # 2, Social Services Director on 6/12/18 at 3:25 p.m. EI #2 stated there were 8 registered voters in the facility. EI # 2 stated the registered voters did not vote in the June 5, 2018 State Wide Election. EI # 2 was asked if the residents were asked if they wanted to vote in the election. EI # 2 responded no, because it is not an election we normally participate in. EI # 2 stated the last election the residents were able to participate in was the November 2017 presidential election. EI # 2 further stated we normally only participate in the presidential election. EI # 2 was asked if the residents should be able to participate in an election other than the presidential election. EI # 2 stated, yes, if they showed an interest. EI #2 was asked if she should ask residents if they want to vote if they are registered voters. EI #2 stated yes, she probably should have asked.
CONCERN (D)

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

Comprehensive Care Plan (Tag F0656)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, interview and review of a facility policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans, the facility failed t...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, interview and review of a facility policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans, the facility failed to ensure a care plan was developed for an anticoagulant medication for Resident Identifier (RI) #16 and RI #22. This affected RI #16 and RI #22, two of 15 sampled residents reviewed for care plans. Findings Include: The facility policy, Comprehensive Care Plans dated 11/01/2017 documented: . It is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident . that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment . 1) RI #16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses to include, Atherosclerotic Heart Disease. A review of RI #16's Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 04/26/2018, revealed the resident had received an anticoagulant medication in the last seven days or since admission. A review of RI #16's current Physician Orders dated 06/06/2018, documented: .Coumadin 5 milligram (mg) . and 7.5 mg . by mouth at bedtime . On 06/12/2018 at 04:30 p.m., the Surveyor reviewed the care plans for RI #16. No care plan for an anticoagulant medication was found. On 06/12/18 at 05:29 p.m., an interview was conducted with Employee Identifier (EI) #1, a Registered Nurse/MDS and Care Plan Coordinator. EI # 1 was asked if RI #16 was on an anticoagulant medication. EI #1 stated yes. EI # 1 was asked if RI #16 had a care plan for an anticoagulant medication prior to 06/12/2018. EI #1 stated no. EI #1 was asked if RI #16 should have a care plan for an anticoagulant medication. EI #1 stated yes, and explained the care plan is so staff can take care of the residents, and would know what side effects to observe for, such as bleeding and bruising. 2) RI #22 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnoses to include Atherosclerotic Heart Disease. A review of RI # 22's most recent Quarterly MDS with an ARD of 4/15/18 revealed the resident had received an anticoagulant medication in the last seven days or since admission. A review of RI #22's June 2018 Physician Orders documented: . (Pradaxa) . 150MG(Milligrams) capsule Dose: (1 capsule/150mg) by mouth twice a day . First Date: 10/27/2017 For: Atherosclerotic heart disease . On 6/12/18 at 4:30 p.m., a review of RI # 22's medical chart revealed no care plan for anticoagulant use. An interview was conducted with Employee Identifier (EI) # 1, RN/MDS Coordinator on 06/12/18 at 5:29 p.m EI # 1 stated RI # 22 was on an anticoagulant medication. EI # 1 stated there was no care plan for anticoagulant medication prior to 6/12/18. EI #1 stated there should have been a care plan for the use of the anticoagulant medication. EI # 1 further stated a care plan is needed so staff who cares for the resident would know what side effects to observe for, such as bleeding or bruising.
MINOR (C)

Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact

Deficiency F0577 (Tag F0577)

Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a notice of the availability of the previous three years of survey results was posted for residents and/or visitors. This had the pote...

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Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a notice of the availability of the previous three years of survey results was posted for residents and/or visitors. This had the potential to affect all 59 of 59 residents residing in the facility and any visitors. Findings Include: On 6/11/18 at 4:49 p.m., the survey result note book was observed in the front lobby of the facility. The notebooks contained results from the April 2017 recertification survey and life safety survey. There was no notice posting the availability of the previous three years of survey results. Employee Identifier (EI) # 2, Social Service Director, was interviewed on 6/12/18 at 3:25 p.m. EI # 2 stated the survey results were posted in the front lobby. When asked what survey results were contained in the book, EI # 2 stated the 2017 Recertification and 2017 Life Safety Code Survey. When asked if there were any signs notifying residents or visitors of the availability of the previous three years survey reports, EI # 2 said no. EI # 2 further stated the sign should be available to let visitors and residents know three years of survey results were available for review.
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 B+ (80/100). 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 4 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 El Reposo Nursing Facility's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered 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 El Reposo Nursing Facility Staffed?

CMS rates EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 49%, compared to the Alabama average of 46%.

What Have Inspectors Found at El Reposo Nursing Facility?

State health inspectors documented 4 deficiencies at EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY during 2018 to 2024. These included: 3 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.

Who Owns and Operates El Reposo Nursing Facility?

EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY 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 60 certified beds and approximately 57 residents (about 95% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in FLORENCE, Alabama.

How Does El Reposo Nursing Facility Compare to Other Alabama Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Alabama, EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (49%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting El Reposo Nursing Facility?

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 El Reposo Nursing Facility Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY 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 4-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 El Reposo Nursing Facility Stick Around?

EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY has a staff turnover rate of 49%, which is about average for Alabama nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.

Was El Reposo Nursing Facility Ever Fined?

EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY 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 El Reposo Nursing Facility on Any Federal Watch List?

EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY 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.