Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Oneonta, Alabama
1 of 2 nursing homes in Oneonta (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Alabama statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
223
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$9,318 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Oneonta, Alabama, is limited with only two facilities available and just one recommended. Families should be cautious, as one facility has accumulated $9,318 in fines, while the top-rated option, TLC Nursing Center, has a solid B rating and 4 stars.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 TLC NURSING CENTER (75) — TLC Nursing Center boasts a commendable 4-star CMS rating and a solid Trust Score of 75/100. With no fines and a Grade B, this facility demonstrates a commitment to quality care and resident satisfaction, ensuring that its 103 beds are filled with attentive service and support.
The other 1 Oneonta facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $9K.
Recommended
TLC Nursing Center boasts a commendable 4-star CMS rating and a solid Trust Score of 75/100. With no fines and a Grade B, this facility demonstrates a commitment to quality care and resident satisfaction, ensuring that its 103 beds are filled with attentive service and support.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Oneonta Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
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 $9,318
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
Questions Oneonta Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Oneonta's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Oneonta facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Oneonta avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Oneonta 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 Oneonta, AL are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Oneonta (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Oneonta "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 Oneonta?
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.