Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Alexander City, Alabama
2 of 3 nursing homes in Alexander City (67%) meet our strict criteria. The Alabama statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
344
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$22,340 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in Alexander City, Alabama, is adequate, with 3 facilities and 67% recommended. Families should consider the top-rated ADAMS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, which boasts a 5-star rating and no fines, ensuring a quality option for care.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 ADAMS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (90) — Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center shines with an impressive 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. With zero fines and a commitment to quality care, this facility offers 88 beds for personalized rehabilitation, making it an excellent choice for those in need of dedicated healthcare support.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 BROWN NURSING HOME (80) — Brown Nursing Home is a solid choice with a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 68 beds available and zero fines, this facility prioritizes quality care in a for-profit model, ensuring that residents receive attentive and professional support in a comfortable environment.
The other 1 Alexander City facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $22K.
Recommended
Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center shines with an impressive 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. With zero fines and a commitment to quality care, this facility offers 88 beds for personalized rehabilitation, making it an excellent choice for those in need of dedicated healthcare support.
Brown Nursing Home is a solid choice with a 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 68 beds available and zero fines, this facility prioritizes quality care in a for-profit model, ensuring that residents receive attentive and professional support in a comfortable environment.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Alexander City Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $22,340
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Alexander City Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Alexander City's city average is 4.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 3 Alexander City facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Alexander City avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Alexander City facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Alexander City, AL are recommended?
2 of 3 nursing homes in Alexander City (67%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Alexander City "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Alexander City?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.