EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY

El Reposo Nursing Facility is a long-term care facility located at 260 Milner Chapel Road in Florence, Alabama (ZIP code 35634), within Lauderdale County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a total of 60 certified beds. El Reposo Nursing Facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 out of 5, indicating performance at the national average level in that domain. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting above-average staffing levels relative to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest rating available in that category, indicating strong performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. El Reposo Nursing Facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare coverage for skilled nursing facility care is generally available for qualifying short-term stays following a hospital admission. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for individuals who meet state-specific financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (256) 757-2143 or consult with relevant state and federal agencies regarding eligibility. When viewed against national averages, El Reposo Nursing Facility performs notably well across multiple rating categories. Its overall 4-star rating surpasses the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 5 stars represents the top tier of CMS performance benchmarks in that domain. The staffing rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. With 60 certified beds, El Reposo is a relatively small facility by national standards, which may affect staffing ratios and the overall care environment. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review all available CMS data, conduct facility visits, and consult with healthcare professionals when evaluating long-term care options.