WETUMPKA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC

Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1825 Holtville Road in Wetumpka, Alabama (Elmore County, ZIP 36092). The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 121 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (334) 567-5131. 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 domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating a greater number or severity of cited deficiencies compared to the national norm. The staffing domain received a 3-star rating, placing it at or near the national average for nurse and aide staffing levels. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospital readmissions and resident functional decline, was rated at 2 stars, below the national average. Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation, LLC participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible to residents who qualify under either federal insurance program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for eligible individuals who meet financial and medical criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage specifics and availability. When considered against national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, suggesting the facility maintains a comparable level of nurse staffing to peers nationwide. However, the 1-star health inspection rating and the 2-star quality measure rating both fall below national averages, indicating areas where the facility's performance has been measured as below the norm. The overall 1-star rating places it among facilities that CMS considers to be performing substantially below average across the combined rating criteria. Those researching placement options in the Wetumpka, Alabama area may wish to review the full CMS inspection reports, available through the Medicare Care Compare database, for detailed information on specific inspection findings and staffing data.