LEGACY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF PLEASANT GROVE

Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove is a skilled nursing facility located at 30 7th Street in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, within Jefferson County. The facility operates 189 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. 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 based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove received a 1-star rating in the health inspection category, indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections relative to other facilities. The staffing domain received a 4-star rating, reflecting staffing levels that are above average compared to other nursing homes nationally. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical outcome data for residents, received 3 stars, placing it in line with the national average for that category. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove is able to serve residents who rely on either federal program for coverage of skilled nursing care. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility conditions and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term care for residents who meet income and asset criteria established by the state of Alabama. Individuals and families seeking placement are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (205) 744-8226 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and accepted insurance arrangements. When considered against national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. The 1-star overall rating and 1-star health inspection rating indicate performance that is below what CMS data shows as typical across the country. The staffing rating of 4 stars is a notable strength relative to the national average, suggesting that the facility maintains higher-than-average staffing levels. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for additional detail on specific inspection findings, staffing hours per resident day, and individual quality measures tracked at this facility.