WILLOWBROOKE CT SKILLED CARE CTR AT MAGNOLIA TRACE
ONE CROWN CIRCLE, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35802 · 2562611602
Nursing HomeMedicare Certified
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
3.0
Staffing
5.0
Quality Measures
5.0
59
Licensed Beds
5.0
Staffing Rating
Willowbrooke CT Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace earns an impressive 5-star overall rating from CMS, which reflects how the three individual pieces of the rating combine. The staffing and quality measures scores are both 5 stars, meaning the facility ranks much above average on both the number of nursing hours residents receive each day and on the 15 clinical measures CMS tracks, things like how residents are managing pain, maintaining mobility, and avoiding preventable conditions. Those two strong scores carry significant weight in the overall picture. The health inspection rating sits at 3 stars, which is average, meaning state inspectors found a typical number and severity of citations compared to other Florida facilities. That is worth keeping an eye on, but it is not a red flag on its own.
Practically speaking, this profile suggests a facility where residents are getting solid hands-on nursing attention and where the clinical outcomes show real results in day-to-day care. The average inspection score simply means the facility is not among the top performers in that area, so it would be reasonable to ask the admissions team about any recent inspection findings and how they were addressed. Overall though, a 5-star composite with this kind of staffing and quality performance is a genuinely encouraging sign for families considering Magnolia Trace for a loved one.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift and a typical night shift?
2. How often do residents see the same aides and nurses each week, or does the staff rotate frequently and rely on agency workers to fill gaps?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls, has a medical emergency, or shows signs of a sudden change in condition?
4. How does the facility handle a resident who resists care, becomes confused at night, or shows signs of depression or withdrawal?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who is mostly in their room, and how often would someone check on them outside of scheduled care times?
6. What were your most recent state inspection findings, and what specific steps did the facility take to correct any problems that were cited?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.