FOREST MANOR HEALTH AND REHAB

Forest Manor Health and Rehab is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 2215 32nd Street in Northport, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. The facility operates 182 certified beds and is organized under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Forest Manor Health and Rehab holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is consistent with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a 3-star rating in health inspections, reflecting a performance level in line with national norms based on state survey findings. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average across nursing and support personnel. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, reflecting a performance level comparable to national averages across clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. Forest Manor Health and Rehab is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is eligible to receive reimbursement through both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements, with coverage terms determined at the state level under Alabama Medicaid guidelines. Individuals seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or the relevant government agencies. When evaluated against national benchmarks, Forest Manor Health and Rehab presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. The overall 3-star rating places the facility at the national average, with the staffing component standing out as a relative strength at 4 stars. Both the health inspection and quality measure categories align with the national average at 3 stars each. The facility serves a regional population in Tuscaloosa County and operates at a capacity of 182 certified beds, which is larger than many community-based skilled nursing facilities. This data is sourced from CMS and is subject to periodic updates as new inspection and performance information becomes available.