ANNISTON HEALTH AND REHAB SERVICES

Anniston Health and Rehab Services is a skilled nursing facility located at 600 E 8th Street in Anniston, Alabama, within Calhoun County. The facility operates with 85 certified beds and is classified under non-profit ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Anniston Health and Rehab Services holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, consistent with the national average. The staffing rating is 5 stars, the highest rating available, indicating staffing levels that exceed national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, also in line with the national average. These ratings reflect data reported to CMS and are updated periodically based on inspection cycles and facility-submitted information. Anniston Health and Rehab Services is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria under Alabama's Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (256) 236-4949 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and accepted insurance plans. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Anniston Health and Rehab Services presents a mixed but generally favorable profile. Its overall 4-star rating positions it above the national average, driven in part by its 5-star staffing designation, which is notably higher than what many facilities across the country achieve. The health inspection and quality measure ratings each sit at 3 stars, placing them at the national average in those respective categories. As a non-profit facility, it operates under a governance structure that differs from for-profit nursing home chains, though ownership type alone does not determine the quality of care delivered. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review CMS's Nursing Home Care Compare tool and consult with a healthcare advisor to conduct a thorough evaluation before making placement decisions.