MARION REGIONAL NURSING HOME
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton, Alabama has a Trust Grade of B, which means it is considered a good choice but not among the very best options available. It ranks #121 out of 223 facilities in Alabama, placing it in the bottom half, and #3 out of 3 in Marion County, indicating that only one local facility is rated higher. Unfortunately, the trend is worsening, with the number of issues found increasing from 3 in 2019 to 7 in 2025. Staffing is a strong point for this facility, boasting a 5-star rating and a turnover rate of 24%, significantly lower than the state average of 48%. There have been no fines, which is a positive sign, and the facility offers more registered nurse coverage than 92% of similar facilities in Alabama, enhancing resident care. However, there were notable concerns during inspections, including failures to properly label food items, which could affect residents' safety, and instances where staff did not respect residents' privacy rights by entering rooms without knocking. Overall, while there are strengths in staffing and no fines, families should be aware of the increasing number of compliance issues.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Alabama
- #121/223
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 24% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 24 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 ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 61 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Alabama nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 13 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (24%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (24%)
24 points below Alabama average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Alabama average (2.9)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 13 deficiencies on record
Feb 2025
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 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
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, resident record review, and review of a facility policy titled Resident's Rights: Privacy and...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 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
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident record review, interviews, review of a facility policy titled Protecting Residents from Abuse, Neglect and Exp...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 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
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, record review, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Long-Term Care Resident Assessment In...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 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
Deficiency F0740
(Tag F0740)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, resident record review, and review of the facility's investigative file, the facility failed to develop and...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 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
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews, review of Resident Identifier (RI) #34's medical record, and a facility policy titled Psychotropic Medication Utilization the facility failed to ensure RI #34 was not ordered and ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 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
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, record review, and review of the facility's Procedure for Passing Meal Trays, the facility fa...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 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
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, record review, and review of a facility policy titled, Nebulizer Masks, Tubing and Bag Protoc...
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Sept 2019
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, medical record reviews and review of a facility policy titled, Care Plan Policy, the facility failed to ens...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interview, medical record review and review of a facility policy titled, Oxygen Concentrator Humidifier B...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0730
(Tag F0730)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, record review, and a facility document titled Annual Training Protocol, the facility failed to ensure Employee Identifier (EI) #1, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), received the...
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Aug 2018
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and a facility policy titled, Resident Rights :Privacy and Confidentiality, the facility failed ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and a review of a facility policy titled Medication Administration, the facility failed to ensur...
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CONCERN
(F)
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 observation, interview, and review of a facility policy titled FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE and REFRIGERATED STORAGE LIFE OF FOODS, the facility failed to ensure chicken salad in a black plastic c...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
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
- • 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.
- • 24% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 24 points below Alabama's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 13 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Marion Regional's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MARION REGIONAL NURSING HOME an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Alabama, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Marion Regional Staffed?
CMS rates MARION REGIONAL NURSING HOME's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 24%, compared to the Alabama average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Marion Regional?
State health inspectors documented 13 deficiencies at MARION REGIONAL NURSING HOME during 2018 to 2025. These included: 13 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Marion Regional?
MARION REGIONAL NURSING HOME is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 79 certified beds and approximately 63 residents (about 80% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in HAMILTON, Alabama.
How Does Marion Regional Compare to Other Alabama Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Alabama, MARION REGIONAL NURSING HOME's overall rating (3 stars) is above the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (24%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Marion Regional?
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 Marion Regional Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MARION REGIONAL NURSING HOME 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 3-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 Marion Regional Stick Around?
Staff at MARION REGIONAL NURSING HOME tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 24%, the facility is 22 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. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 9%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Marion Regional Ever Fined?
MARION REGIONAL NURSING HOME 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 Marion Regional on Any Federal Watch List?
MARION REGIONAL NURSING HOME 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.