BROOKSHIRE HEALTHCARE CENTER

Brookshire Healthcare Center is a long-term care facility located at 4320 Judith Lane in Huntsville, Alabama, within Madison County. The facility operates 129 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings reflect better performance across measured categories. Brookshire Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is equal to the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting survey findings from state and federal inspectors. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that exceed the average for comparable facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects performance on clinical indicators such as resident outcomes, medication management, and functional status measures. Brookshire Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is authorized to bill these federal and state programs for eligible residents. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to determine coverage applicability based on individual circumstances. When compared to national benchmarks, Brookshire Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating places it at the national average. The staffing rating of 4 stars is above average, suggesting the facility maintains a higher-than-typical level of nursing and care staff relative to its resident population. However, the quality measure rating of 2 stars indicates below-average performance on clinical outcome metrics tracked by CMS. The health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with national norms. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report, which provides detailed inspection findings, staffing hours data, and individual quality measures, to develop a complete picture of the facility's performance over time.