CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF EUFAULA

Crowne Health Care of Eufaula is a long-term care facility located at 430 Rivers Avenue in Eufaula, Alabama (ZIP 36027) in Barbour County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 180 certified beds, making it a mid-to-large sized nursing home by regional standards. 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 domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Crowne Health Care of Eufaula received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. Its staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating that nurse and aide staffing levels at this facility are above those typically reported nationally. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, placing the facility at the national average for clinical quality indicators such as rates of resident falls, pressure ulcers, and hospital readmissions. Crowne Health Care of Eufaula accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, which are the two primary federal and state insurance programs covering skilled nursing and long-term care services for eligible individuals. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid covers long-term custodial care for residents who meet income and asset eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (334) 687-6627 to inquire about private pay options, bed availability, and specific insurance acceptance. When compared to national benchmarks, Crowne Health Care of Eufaula presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, suggesting a facility that meets baseline expectations across combined metrics. The 5-star staffing rating is a notable strength, indicating that the number of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census is comparatively high. However, the 2-star health inspection rating indicates that the facility has had more findings or deficiencies identified during inspections than a typical facility nationally. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS inspection reports, available through the Medicare Care Compare database, to gain a more detailed understanding of specific inspection findings and any associated plans of correction.