Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Pell City, Alabama
1 of 3 nursing homes in Pell City (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Alabama statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
321
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Pell City, Alabama, is limited, with only three facilities and just one recommended option (33%). Families should note that while Meadowview Nursing Center holds a decent rating, there is one facility to avoid due to its fines, highlighting the need for careful selection.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 MEADOWVIEW NURSING CENTER (70) — Meadowview Nursing Center offers a solid experience with a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS rating of 3 stars. With no fines and a Grade B, this for-profit facility provides essential care within its 59 beds, making it a reliable option for residents seeking quality nursing support.
The other 2 Pell City facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Meadowview Nursing Center offers a solid experience with a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS rating of 3 stars. With no fines and a Grade B, this for-profit facility provides essential care within its 59 beds, making it a reliable option for residents seeking quality nursing support.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Pell City Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 3 stars | 2.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Pell City 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?"
Pell City's city average is 2.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 3 Pell City facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Pell City avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Pell City facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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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 Pell City, AL are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Pell City (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Pell 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 Pell 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.