MARENGO NURSING HOME

Marengo Nursing Home is a long-term care facility located at 608 North Main Street in Linden, Alabama, within Marengo County. The facility operates with 78 certified beds and is classified under non-profit, other ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measure data. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5 stars, a measure that accounts for the hours of care provided per resident per day by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, adjusted for the acuity of the resident population. The quality measure rating reaches 5 out of 5 stars, which is based on clinical data reported for residents across a range of health and functional outcomes tracked by CMS. Marengo Nursing Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for federal or joint federal-state insurance programs. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (334) 295-8631 to confirm current availability, specific payment policies, and any private pay options that may apply. When compared against national benchmarks, Marengo Nursing Home performs above average across all measured categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility exceeds that threshold with a 5-star overall rating. Both the staffing and health inspection ratings of 4 stars are above the national midpoint, and the quality measure rating of 5 stars represents the highest rating tier available under the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. These figures are drawn from CMS data and are intended to assist individuals in making informed comparisons among certified nursing facilities.