MEADOWVIEW NURSING CENTER

Meadowview Nursing Center is a long-term care facility located at 7300 Old Highway 78 East in Pell City, Alabama, within St. Clair County. The facility operates with 59 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients, making it accessible to a broad range of residents requiring skilled nursing or long-term care services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Meadowview Nursing Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which matches the national average of 3.0 stars. Each of the three contributing rating categories, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, also received a rating of 3 stars individually. The health inspection rating reflects findings from standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is based on the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data related to resident health outcomes, such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospital readmissions. Meadowview Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid may cover long-term nursing home care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria as determined by the state of Alabama. Individuals and families seeking information about payment options are generally encouraged to consult with the facility's admissions staff or a benefits counselor for guidance specific to their circumstances. With an overall star rating of 3, Meadowview Nursing Center performs at a level consistent with the national average for CMS-rated nursing facilities. Its uniformity across all three rating domains, each scoring 3 stars, reflects a balanced profile without notable strengths or deficiencies in any single measured category. The facility's relatively small size, at 59 certified beds, places it among smaller nursing centers, which may affect staffing patterns and the range of services available compared to larger institutions. As with all CMS-rated facilities, the star ratings represent a snapshot based on available data and are updated periodically as new inspection and clinical information becomes available.