TLC NURSING CENTER
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
TLC Nursing Center in Oneonta, Alabama has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice among nursing homes. It ranks #72 out of 223 facilities in the state, placing it in the top half, and is #1 of 2 in Blount County, meaning it is the best option locally. The facility's trend is improving, as it went from 3 issues in 2018 to none in 2019, and it currently has no fines, which is a positive sign. Staffing is rated 4 out of 5 stars with a turnover rate of 42%, which is below the state average, suggesting experienced staff who know the residents well, although RN coverage is only average. However, there have been recent concerns, including staff failing to wash hands properly during food handling and allowing potential cross-contamination in the kitchen, which affected a significant number of residents receiving meals. Overall, while there are some operational weaknesses, the facility shows strengths in staffing and has a good overall rating.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Alabama
- #72/223
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 42% turnover. Near Alabama's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Alabama facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 36 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Alabama. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 13 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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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 below average (42%)
6 points below Alabama average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Alabama avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 13 deficiencies on record
Sept 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 interview, record review and a review of the facility's policy titled, Resident Rights, the facility failed to ensure t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, medical record review, and the facility's menu, the facility failed to ensure the pork chops se...
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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, the 2017 Food Code, the facility's policy titled, Cleaning Dishes/Dish Machine, and a review of the Low Temp (temperature) Dish Machine Temp, log, the facility failed ...
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Aug 2017
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0164
(Tag F0164)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, record review and review of a facility policy NURSING INJECTION/INSULIN, the facility failed to ensure licensed staff provided privacy by closing the door to the hallw...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0241
(Tag F0241)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interview, record review and review of a facility policy titled CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) MEAL SE...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0278
(Tag F0278)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview and review of facility policy NURSING MDS 3.0 COMPLETION the facility failed to ensure Residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0280
(Tag F0280)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #2's Fall care plan was updated af...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0323
(Tag F0323)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure the intervention to have Resident Identifier (RI) #2 at the...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0333
(Tag F0333)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #10 did not receive Lyrica a medi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0441
(Tag F0441)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2) A review of facility policy NURSING MEDICATION/ADMINISTRATION with a revised date of 07/17 revealed: . Procedure .1. Maintain...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0428
(Tag F0428)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the Pharmacist identified Resident Identifier (RI) #10 wit...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0371
(Tag F0371)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations, interviews and a review of the facilities policies DIETARY FOOD STORAGE, DIETARY HANDWASHING, DIETARY SANITATION, DIETARY SILVERWARE, and DIETARY DRY STORAGE AREA, the facility ...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0372
(Tag F0372)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations and interviews the facility failed to ensure the grease container was free of grease like substance on the left top side of the container, at the opening of the container, the fr...
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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.
- • 42% turnover. Below Alabama's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 13 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Tlc Nursing Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns TLC NURSING CENTER 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 Tlc Nursing Center Staffed?
CMS rates TLC NURSING CENTER's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Alabama average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Tlc Nursing Center?
State health inspectors documented 13 deficiencies at TLC NURSING CENTER during 2017 to 2018. These included: 13 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Tlc Nursing Center?
TLC NURSING CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by TRINITY MANAGEMENT, INC., a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 103 certified beds and approximately 96 residents (about 93% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in ONEONTA, Alabama.
How Does Tlc Nursing Center Compare to Other Alabama Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Alabama, TLC NURSING CENTER's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Tlc Nursing Center?
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 Tlc Nursing Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, TLC NURSING CENTER 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 Tlc Nursing Center Stick Around?
TLC NURSING CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 42%, 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 Tlc Nursing Center Ever Fined?
TLC NURSING CENTER 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 Tlc Nursing Center on Any Federal Watch List?
TLC NURSING CENTER 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.