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TLC NURSING CENTER

212 ELLEN STREET, ONEONTA, AL, 35121 · 2056253520

Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid Certified
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
4.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
5.0
103
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
TLC Nursing Center holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score and reflects strong performance across multiple areas of care. That overall rating is a composite built from three separate scores, so it gives you a fuller picture than any single number could. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious citations than most facilities, which is a good sign that the facility is being run safely and responsibly. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, telling you that nurses are spending more time with residents than at the average facility, which typically means residents get more attentive, hands-on care day to day. Where TLC Nursing Center really stands out is in its quality measures rating, a perfect 5 stars. This score is based on 15 clinical indicators that track things like whether residents are developing pressure wounds, experiencing falls, losing mobility, or needing to be hospitalized. A top score there suggests that residents at this facility are experiencing genuinely better health outcomes compared to most nursing homes. Taken together, these ratings paint a picture of a facility that not only keeps the building in order but also delivers care that holds up in real, measurable ways for the people living there.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends? 2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what is your typical turnover rate for CNAs and nurses over the past year? 3. If my loved one falls or has a medical emergency overnight, walk me through exactly what happens from the moment staff are alerted to when a family member is contacted. 4. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what you did to fix them? 5. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who does not have many visitors, from the time they wake up to when they go to bed? 6. If my loved one's condition changes and the care they need increases, how does that get assessed, who makes that decision, and how is the family involved? "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.