ATTALLA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING

Attalla Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 915 Stewart Avenue Southeast in Attalla, Alabama (Etowah County), ZIP code 35954. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates 182 certified beds, placing it among the larger nursing facilities in the region. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Attalla Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5 stars, indicating a significant number of deficiencies identified during state and federal inspection cycles. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day relative to facility size and resident acuity. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting favorable performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalization, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs. Individuals and families researching payment options are advised to contact the facility directly at (256) 538-7852 to confirm current accepted insurance plans, private pay arrangements, and any additional financial requirements. When compared against national benchmarks, Attalla Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating falls below the 3.0-star national average, driven largely by the 1-star health inspection rating, which is notably below average. However, its quality measure rating of 5 stars represents performance well above the national average on resident health outcome indicators, and its staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed CMS inspection reports and quality measure data available through the Medicare Care Compare tool to gain a fuller understanding of the facility's performance history across these distinct categories.