Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
2061 Poole Drive, Nw · Huntsville, AL · 35810 · 2568529290
90 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 record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $16,801 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,801 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 27, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2019
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 October 15, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 21, 2024 | Fine | $6,500 |
| August 21, 2024 | Fine | $10,301 |
| August 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015372 · certified since March 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.