GREENE COUNTY NURSING HOME

Greene County Nursing Home is a long-term care facility located at 509 Wilson Ave in Eutaw, Alabama (ZIP code 35462). The facility operates 72 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate ownership entity. 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. Greene County Nursing Home holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5. This places the facility below the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from on-site state inspection surveys that assess compliance with federal care standards. The staffing rating is also 1 out of 5, which is based on the reported number of nursing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which is derived from clinical data reported on a range of resident health outcomes such as mobility, medication use, and infection rates. Each of these component ratings contributes to the facility's overall score. Greene County Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid payment programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing care is available to residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria under Alabama Medicaid guidelines. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (205) 372-4545 to confirm current bed availability and payment arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, Greene County Nursing Home falls below average across most CMS rating categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars. The facility's 1-star overall rating, along with its 1-star ratings in health inspections and staffing, indicates performance in the lowest tier of CMS-rated facilities nationally. The quality measure rating of 2 stars is closer to, though still below, the national midpoint. These ratings are published by CMS and updated periodically based on inspection cycles and facility-reported data. They represent one reference point among several that may be considered when evaluating nursing home options in Greene County, Alabama.