Altoona Health & Rehab

6532 Walnut Grove Road · Altoona, AL · 35952 · 2055896394

50 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Trinity Management, Inc.

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 68
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 75
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 27
Context 5% 85

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.623.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.690.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.23≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year24%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (7 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected February 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected February 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2022

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 13, 2022

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected July 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E June 13, 2022

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 18, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F June 13, 2022

    Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

    Corrected July 18, 2022 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D February 27, 2020

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015101 · certified since May 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.