Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr
2048 W Fairview Ave · Montgomery, AL · 36108 · 3348345590
58 certified beds Non profit - Church related
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.25 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 7% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B December 22, 2022
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 14, 2019
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 10, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 14, 2019
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 10, 2020 · Administration
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No harm found · B December 14, 2019
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Corrected January 10, 2020 · Environmental
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No harm found · B October 18, 2018
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Corrected October 26, 2018 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 01A193 · certified since June 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.