ATMORE NURSING CENTER

Atmore Nursing Center is a long-term care facility located at 715 East Laurel Street in Atmore, Alabama, within Escambia County. The facility operates with 100 certified beds and is classified under for-profit corporate ownership. It holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The facility has received ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of its Five-Star Quality Rating System. Atmore Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating, which reflects results from state inspections and complaint investigations, is also 5 out of 5. The staffing rating, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides relative to resident census, stands at 4 out of 5. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical data reported for current residents and recent discharges, is rated at 4 out of 5. These ratings represent a snapshot of facility performance based on the data submitted to and collected by CMS during the relevant reporting periods. Atmore Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which are the two primary public insurance programs covering skilled nursing and long-term care services in the United States. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking information on coverage specifics are encouraged to contact the facility directly at 251-368-9121 or to consult with a benefits counselor or social worker familiar with Alabama's Medicaid program. When compared against national benchmarks, Atmore Nursing Center performs above average across all four CMS rating categories. The national overall average sits at 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars indicates performance in the top tier of the CMS rating scale. The health inspection rating of 5 stars similarly exceeds the national norm, as does the staffing rating of 4 stars. The quality measure rating of 4 stars also surpasses the national average. These figures are derived from CMS data and are subject to change as new inspection cycles and reporting periods are completed. Interested parties are encouraged to consult the most recent CMS Nursing Home Compare data for updates.