ALTOONA HEALTH & REHAB

Altoona Health & Rehab is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 6532 Walnut Grove Road in Altoona, Alabama, within Etowah County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and maintains a licensed capacity of 50 certified beds. It serves residents requiring both short-term rehabilitative care and long-term nursing support. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Altoona Health & Rehab received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, indicating performance below the national average in this domain. Health inspection ratings reflect findings from standard surveys conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS, including deficiencies cited and complaint investigations. In contrast, the facility earned a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, the highest rating available, reflecting the reported levels of nursing and therapy staff relative to resident census and acuity. The quality measure rating also reached 5 out of 5 stars, indicating performance above national averages across clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication management, and resident functional outcomes. Altoona Health & Rehab accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage applies to eligible lower-income residents requiring long-term care. Families and prospective residents are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (205) 589-6394 to confirm current bed availability, payment options, and any additional private pay or insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When evaluated against national benchmarks, Altoona Health & Rehab presents a mixed profile. The overall 4-star rating positions the facility above the national average of 3.0 stars, largely supported by its top-tier staffing and quality measure scores. However, the 2-star health inspection rating represents a notable area where the facility falls below national norms, which may be a relevant consideration for those researching care options. The facility's 50-bed size places it among smaller nursing homes, which can influence staffing ratios and the nature of the care environment. All ratings are subject to periodic revision by CMS as new inspection data and quality information become available.