GLENWOOD CENTER

Glenwood Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 211 Ana Drive in Florence, Alabama, within Lauderdale County. The facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. Glenwood Center has a certified bed capacity of 125 beds and is currently active. The facility has received a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is the lowest possible rating on a 5-star scale. This overall rating reflects a combination of three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 1 star, also the lowest tier, indicating a higher frequency or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections relative to other facilities. The staffing rating is 2 stars, suggesting staffing levels that fall below the national median. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars for this component and reflects a midpoint performance on clinical outcome indicators such as hospitalization rates, medication use, and resident mobility metrics. Glenwood Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet income and asset criteria established by the state of Alabama. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (256) 766-8963 to confirm current bed availability, specific program enrollment, and any applicable private pay or supplemental insurance arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, Glenwood Center's overall 1-star rating falls below the national average of 3.0 stars, placing it in the lowest tier of CMS-rated facilities nationally. The health inspection component similarly reflects performance at the lower end of the rating spectrum. The staffing rating of 2 stars indicates levels that are below the national midpoint, while the quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. Families and healthcare professionals reviewing this facility for placement consideration may wish to examine the detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for a full accounting of cited deficiencies and staffing hour data.