Burns Nursing Home, Inc.
701 Monroe Street Nw · Russellville, AL · 35653 · 2563324110
57 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- 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
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.02 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 2, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 6, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 2, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2019
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 16, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 16, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2018 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015009 · certified since September 1, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.