PIEDMONT HEALTH CARE CENTER

Piedmont Health Care Center is a government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 30 Roundtree Drive in Piedmont, Alabama (Calhoun County, ZIP 36272). The facility operates under city government ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 91 certified beds and can be reached by phone at (256) 447-8258. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns this composite rating based on three component measures: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Piedmont Health Care Center received a 5-star rating in both health inspections and staffing, indicating performance in those areas that exceeds typical benchmarks used in the CMS rating system. The quality measure rating stands at 3 stars, which aligns with the national average. These ratings are derived from data submitted to and verified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Piedmont Health Care Center accepts residents whose care is funded through either of these federal and state programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria set by the state of Alabama. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage policies and availability. When compared against national averages, Piedmont Health Care Center performs notably above average in its overall CMS composite score, with a 5-star overall rating versus the national benchmark of 3.0 stars. The 5-star health inspection rating suggests a lower frequency and severity of cited deficiencies relative to the national norm. The 5-star staffing rating indicates staffing levels and consistency that exceed typical national figures as measured by CMS. The 3-star quality measure rating reflects performance on clinical outcome metrics that is in line with national averages. This combination of ratings provides a data-based reference point for those researching skilled nursing facilities in the Piedmont, Alabama area.