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
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-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 20, 2019 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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.