VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility is a long-term care and skilled nursing facility located at 415 Cook Springs in Pell City, Alabama (St. Clair County). The facility operates with 168 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Village at Cook Springs received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating findings that place it below most facilities nationally in this category. Its staffing rating is 4 stars, which is above the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and aide hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which is below the national average and is based on clinical data points such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health outcomes. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which are the two primary federal and state programs covering skilled nursing and long-term care services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Families and individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (205) 338-2221 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance acceptance. When compared against national benchmarks, Village at Cook Springs presents a mixed profile across its rating categories. The staffing component at 4 stars is a notable strength relative to the national average, suggesting that reported staffing levels are higher than those seen at many facilities across the country. However, the overall 1-star rating is driven significantly by the 1-star health inspection score, which reflects the outcomes of state and federal surveys conducted at the facility. The quality measure score of 2 stars also falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare report for detailed inspection findings, staffing hour data, and quality measure breakdowns when evaluating this facility alongside others in the St. Clair County and greater Birmingham area.