EASTERN SHORE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER

Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 101 Villa Drive in Daphne, Alabama, within Baldwin County. The facility operates 117 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center received a 3-star rating in health inspections, a 4-star rating in staffing, and a 3-star rating in quality measures. The 4-star staffing rating indicates that the facility performs above average in this category relative to other nursing homes nationwide. The health inspection and quality measure ratings are consistent with national norms. Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may contact the admissions department directly at (251) 621-4200 to inquire about current availability, accepted insurance plans, and private pay options. As a facility dually certified for Medicare and Medicaid, it may serve residents requiring short-term post-acute rehabilitation covered under Medicare Part A, as well as those requiring long-term care supported by Medicaid benefits. When compared to national benchmarks, the facility's overall 3-star rating places it at the national average. Its staffing rating of 4 stars represents a notable area of relative strength. Staffing measures considered by CMS include registered nurse hours per resident per day and total nurse staffing hours, both of which factor into the staffing component rating. The health inspection rating of 3 stars reflects a standard level of regulatory compliance based on state and federal survey results, while the quality measure rating of 3 stars reflects performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident outcomes. Families and case managers researching nursing home options in the Daphne, Alabama area may use these data points as one component of a broader evaluation process.