COOSA VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER

Coosa Valley Healthcare Center is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 260 West Walnut Street in Sylacauga, Alabama (Talladega County). The facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 85 certified beds. It functions as an active provider of long-term and post-acute care services in the Sylacauga area. Coosa Valley Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is also 5 out of 5, reflecting performance in state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating stands at 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that exceed the national benchmark. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. CMS star ratings are based on data submitted to and collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically. Coosa Valley Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who rely on federal insurance programs. Individuals seeking admission may also inquire directly with the facility regarding private pay arrangements and any supplemental insurance coverage that may be accepted. Payment eligibility and coverage specifics are determined on a case-by-case basis and prospective residents or their representatives are advised to confirm current accepted payment methods with facility administration. When compared to national averages, Coosa Valley Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating categories. The overall and health inspection ratings of 5 stars both exceed the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating stronger performance in those measured areas. The staffing rating of 4 stars is similarly above the national norm. However, the quality measure rating of 2 stars falls below average, suggesting that clinical outcome metrics for this facility rank lower than those of many comparable facilities nationwide. Prospective residents and their families may find it useful to weigh these individual rating dimensions when considering care options in the Sylacauga and Talladega County region.