Clay County Nursing Home

83825 Highway 9 · Ashland, AL · 36251 · 2563542131

83 certified beds Non profit - Other Hospital-based

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

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 87
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 70
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 87
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.753.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.610.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.15≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year44%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (8 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 16, 2022

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected April 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • No harm found · B March 16, 2022

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected March 19, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E May 16, 2019

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected June 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 16, 2019

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 20, 2019 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2018

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 26, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2018

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected July 26, 2018 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F June 21, 2018

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

    Corrected July 26, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2018

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected July 26, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015124 · certified since December 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.